Are you sure about that? According to Network Rail they charge charter operators 21.764 pence per kWh for electric traction. I’m assuming this 3,700 kW quoted for the 90s is relevant so 3700 * 5 (hours of the return trip) * 21.764p is about £4K.
Need to do recalculations, we were told the TAB for Picc to Euston on a 390, maybe this was the full cost I don't know, I've text a friend.
It's listed as hauling 300 tonnes on RTT, so around 380 total.
who is covering the costs?
That assumes the loco is on full chat for the entire run. Which, clearly, it won't be!
I think he means 390 as in a class 390...?
Yes he does, oops.
For what purpose? there cant be profit in this.
For political or publicity reason maybe? To pressure Avanti to run a proper service?
Maybe they're hoping passenger numbers will gradually improve week on week to the point it is profitable.
You're free to sit wherever, it only assigns you a bay of 4.
Ah OK, is seating guaranteed or will I need to stand if busy?
It's not running this Friday.
I would think they'll only sell enough tickets for the seats they have. Although last friday was the heaviest loading so far (I was one of them) but we all could've fit into 3 carriages, 4 at a push.
The 86 apparently doing the honours tomorrow according to their twitter
That would be a shame. I have a booking in November from Euston to Manchester. Hopefully they will issue an update soon and I will get a refund!
You are probably right. I took the Intercity Class 90 from Euston to MK Central twice the other weekend. £10 return versus £75 one way was an attractive option.
An authentic, heritage TDM fault by the sounds of that!
