Have Southern loaned out class 377s to Southeastern?

[bluerun46]

Was out earlier and I saw this — a Southern 377 running a Southeastern service. Anyone have the backstory?

 

[43096]

Was out earlier and I saw this — a Southern 377 running a Southeastern service. Anyone have the backstory?

Plenty of reading to keep you busy here: https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-to-southern-and-southeastern-in-2025.277465/

 

[swt_passenger]

Yes, but it’s permanent transfers AFAICS. There’s a thread about it over in speculation (which is a bit odd now everyone knows it’s happening, but I don’t think there’s ever been a formal announcement).

Planned 387 and 377 cascades to Southern and Southeastern in 2025

What does 'utterly rammed' mean in this context People left on the platform

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[PGAT]

Yes, but it’s permanent transfers AFAICS. There’s a thread about it over in speculation (which is a bit odd now everyone knows it’s happening, but I don’t think there’s ever been a formal announcement).

Planned 387 and 377 cascades to Southern and Southeastern in 2025

What does 'utterly rammed' mean in this context People left on the platform

www.railforums.co.uk

It has been announced here

Southeastern’s fleet upgrade continues with the introduction of improved trains

An extra 13 Class 377s to enter service between now and end of 2025 The trains are more reliable and air conditioned to provide a better onboard experience Made possible because of joint working with Govia Thameslink Railway and the Department for Transport

newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk

• An extra 13 Class 377s to enter service between now and end of 2025
  
  Between now and the start of the new Southeastern timetable, Southeastern will receive the first two additional Class 377 units following a joint agreement with Govia Thameslink Railway.
  
  The trains will help provide a more reliable service and a better experience for customers with air conditioning, at-seat plug sockets, and improved onboard information.
  
  A further 11 trains will enter passenger service before December 2025.
  
  They will mainly be used to replace the older Networkers on the Maidstone East and Tunbridge Wells lines.

 

[swt_passenger]

It has been announced here

Southeastern’s fleet upgrade continues with the introduction of improved trains

An extra 13 Class 377s to enter service between now and end of 2025 The trains are more reliable and air conditioned to provide a better onboard experience Made possible because of joint working with Govia Thameslink Railway and the Department for Transport

newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk

Ah thanks, hadn’t seen that mentioned before.