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Class 730 LNR & WMR Delivery/test Updates
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kennythelad
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The 323’s stop right at the TV end of the platform.
Thank you very much!
Andy Pacer
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Apologies if this has been covered upthread, how many daily diagrams are operated by 730s so far and how many units are in traffic? Also are these being used on Saturdays?
There’s 6 diagrams in total, 3 peak extras down South, 1 all day diagram down south, 1 Walsall-Wolves diagram, and 1 Lichfield-Bromsgrove diagram.
The Walsall-Wolves and Cross City diagrams operate on Saturdays. Walsall-Wolves only on Sundays.
Andy Pacer
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That's great, thank you. I may be around Birmingham on Saturday so will keep a look out.
Peter Sarf
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I would suggest a look at the Part Time Spotter site for what 730s are actually running. Usually report Mondays to Fridays and has the diagrams.
Scroll down to look for the WMT services and further down for the LNWR services. Scroll even further down for each day of the week.
Does not report at weekends though, but gives an indication of what will be out as on LNWR the four pairs do not change frequently.
Silverlinky
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730's will be out in traffic on West Coast South Saturday diagrams after the timetable change (from 8th June)
Liam L
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Any ideas on what the plan is for the cross city diagrams next week? I know the current diagram was to remain the same for 2 weeks so just wondering if there any changes or additional diagrams being introduced considering it's been reported in other threads that more 323s are being prepared to be moved to the North West?
Thanks
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DannyMich2018
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According to part-time spotter 730010 is in service today, (Wolves-Walsall) not sure if this has been seen in service as might be it's first day? Out of 730001-730022 only 004 and 017 not been reported in service according to part-time spotter which I check daily, unless i've missed any. 730030-033 and 730044 also accepted and in passenger service.
730017 was out on Walsall - Wolverhampton services yesterday
BlythPower
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730008 and 019 are on the Cross City diagram today.
craig87034
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730010 was the first 730 to work in November. 730017 made its debut yesterday, and you have missed 730047 from your list made its debut in February
DannyMich2018
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Thanks for the info. I dont think 730010 has been used much? Well over half now accepted for use.
We just need some more diagrams, especially with more 323s leaving very soon. Thanks again!
Liam L
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Just a heads up, No 730s on the cross city next week due to the strike and OT ban. Should still be the one circuit between Wolves - Walsall.
ABB125
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Is the cross city diagram actually running today? There's been a bit of disruption it seems today.
birchesgreen
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Line was borked between ERD and CRD due to a tree on the overhead lines overnight / this morning but it was cleared quite early on.
SuperLuke2334
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Hi guys, looking at trying to get the 730s in the West Midlands on 18th May (Saturday), can anyone let me know what the diagram situation is please?
At the very least there should be one unit on the Walsall - Wolverhampton circuit. Unsure on the Cross City at the moment.
SuperLuke2334
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Thank you.
D1537
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I had a trip with 730022 from Bescot Stadium to New Street on Friday.
Thoughts - perfectly OK, apart from - I'm not sure how well that carpet will hold up, and the seats are incredibly uncomfortable, they make the seats in 80x units seem like padded sofas. On the other hand, I suppose most people aren't going to be sitting on them for very long.
Thoughts - perfectly OK, apart from - I'm not sure how well that carpet will hold up, and the seats are incredibly uncomfortable, they make the seats in 80x units seem like padded sofas. On the other hand, I suppose most people aren't going to be sitting on them for very long.
childwallblues
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I had a trip down to Bromsgrove yesterday 1055 off New Street on 730008. Returned on the 1129 with 730019.
trainJam
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2O34 1309 Lichfield Trent Valley to Bromsgrove is 730 today.
ChrisDY10
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Yep. and the seats aren't actually designed to fit anyone over 5 feet tall or 8 stone in weight....
I’m 6 ft 4, weigh more than 8 stone, and I sat alongside my friend and was perfectly acceptable.
Bletchleyite
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They're rather narrow (43.5cm I believe) but the legroom is better than a 323 which is what they're replacing. The priority seat is fine for me though.
ABB125
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730008/019 in use today
DannyMich2018
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730046 and 048 in use today according to Part Time Spotter. Not sure if these have been reported in passenger use yet?