Thanks.45 is with Colas, I saw it b2b with 60 at Leicester LIP on the 11/12.
Could this be a blue set on it's final trip?
Realtime Trains - 528U 0605 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Kingsbury Sdgs
Thanks.45 is with Colas, I saw it b2b with 60 at Leicester LIP on the 11/12.
I’m lead to believe it’s a red set - one of NL52/53.Thanks.
Could this be a blue set on it's final trip?
Realtime Trains - 528U 0605 Gascoigne Wood Sidings to Kingsbury Sdgs
I’m lead to believe it’s a red set - one of NL52/53.
The second one is for two 153's. This is the one for NL57, NL58:Dispensation letters have been released for the red sets with an expiration date of May 31st 2021 (both letters linked below)
https://assets.publishing.service.g...51/EMR_Angel_HST_2020_dispensation_letter.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.g...EMR_PB_Class_153_2020_dispensation_letter.pdf
Ah, sorry about that. Copied the wrong link by accidentThe second one is for two 153's. This is the one for NL57, NL58:
HST trailer cars 2020 accessibility deadline dispensation letter (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Many thanks.Dispensation letters have been released for the red sets with an expiration date of May 31st 2021 (both letters linked below)
https://assets.publishing.service.g...51/EMR_Angel_HST_2020_dispensation_letter.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.g...EMR_PB_Class_153_2020_dispensation_letter.pdf
Looks like it. From what I've read on here, the blue sets can only operate until December 31, 2020.I suppose that confirms the end of the blue sets imminently (think their previous dispensation letter ran to 31 Dec?)
Yes, the avg passenger will, I suspect, find the tired Meridian std class interiors especially a down grade on the HST125 'red sets' which seem much better in contrast and to some MML passengers probably feel like a 'new' intercity train - compared with the HST125 'blue' sets. But the DDA dispensation box will be ticked (even if DDA requirements fit a certain set of prescribed views of disability as per legislation, not so much human reality for many people with disabilities, IMHO).Looks like it. From what I've read on here, the blue sets can only operate until December 31, 2020.
I can only assume that the 6 month dispensation for the red sets is to give EMR emough time to get the 360s in regular service:
1) 360s start work on London to Corby (ending direct trains north for Wellingborough/Bedford/Luton Airport)
2) this releases the Meridians to work on the main London - Nottingham services
3) HSTs (the remaining red sets in operation) then become surplus to requirements and are pulled from service - likely either preserved or scrapped
If the blue sets (original EMR/EMT livery) can only run until December 31, 2020, then expect them to be on their last journeys relatively soon.
Though personally, I love the HST sets (they're better than the Meridians) so it would be a shame to see them go.
The Nottingham services are already 222/180 operated, only a select few morning/evening services are now HST operated.Looks like it. From what I've read on here, the blue sets can only operate until December 31, 2020.
I can only assume that the 6 month dispensation for the red sets is to give EMR emough time to get the 360s in regular service:
1) 360s start work on London to Corby (ending direct trains north for Wellingborough/Bedford/Luton Airport)
2) this releases the Meridians to work on the main London - Nottingham services
3) HSTs (the remaining red sets in operation) then become surplus to requirements and are pulled from service - likely either preserved or scrapped
If the blue sets (original EMR/EMT livery) can only run until December 31, 2020, then expect them to be on their last journeys relatively soon.
Though personally, I love the HST sets (they're better than the Meridians) so it would be a shame to see them go.
Todays workings from Facebook:Hope this fits the thread (tho it's rather the opposite to the title) - is anyone able to post what services any remaining EMR 'Blue' HST sets are operating on over the next day or two - as I assume today and tomorrow (31st) will be their last days in operation given the DDA derogation will expire with close of service on 31st december?
Are any out?
Thanks
Thanks - most kind of you as I'm not on facebook! Is it the low numbered sets that are 'old' EMT blue ones - ie in this case set NL04 and NL11?Todays workings from Facebook:
43257 + NL04 41077 41064 40749 42151 42164 42165 42153 44047 + 43320
1B12 06:11 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D13 08:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B33 10:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D38 13:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B58 15:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D64 18:34 St Pancras to Leeds
43309 + NL55 41099 40750 42238 42110 42199 44061 + 43238
1B14 06:49 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D18 09:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B38 11:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D43 14:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B63 16:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D67 19:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
43305 + NL11 41117 41046 40751 42220 42100 42230 42124 44085 + 43317
1B19 07:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D23 10:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B43 12:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D48 15:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B69 17:41 Nottingham to St Pancras
1F70 20:01 St Pancras to Leeds
43272 + NL56 41100 40711 42239 41185 42198 44063 + 43295
1B23 06:34 Leeds to St Pancras
1D28 11:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B48 13:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D53 16:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B74 18:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D81 22:00 St Pancras to Nottingham
43316 + NL58 41120 41095 40701 42326 42237 44075 + 43307
1B28 09:43 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D33 12:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
1B53 14:45 Nottingham to St Pancras
1D58 17:34 St Pancras to Nottingham
NL04 and NL11 are the "proper" sets.Thanks - most kind of you as I'm not on facebook! Is it the low numbered sets that are 'old' EMT blue ones - ie in this case set NL04?
Cheers! I guess final day working for those sets - ie tomorrow - not yet decided until they are 'out on the road'?NL04 and NL11 are the "proper" sets.
Note that they both end up at Neville Hill tonight, so possible (likely?) one or both may not be out.Cheers! I guess final day working for those sets - ie tomorrow - not yet decided until they are 'out on the road'?
Ah, thanks - will be interesting to see what IS out tomorrow thenNote that they both end up at Neville Hill tonight, so possible (likely?) one or both may not be out.
EDIT: just checked and the dispensation for them expires at 0200 on 31/12/20. So unless there is a new dispensation signed, today is their last day.
What is out is both proper sets for one more day. From Facebook again:Ah, thanks - will be interesting to see what IS out tomorrow then
Good to see, thanks for posting. Hopefully these are running as scheduled and last minute interventions have not disrupted schedules (eg with red tape on the line...)What is out is both proper sets for one more day. From Facebook again:
NL55 43238 43309
5B12 05+18 XEP NOT
1B12 0611 NOT STP
1D13 0834 STP NOT
1B33 1045 NOT STP
1D38 1334 STP NOT
1B58 1545 NOT STP
1D64 1834 STP LDS (via Notts)
5D64 22+46 LDS XNL
NL56 43272 43295
5B14 05+37 XEP NOT
1B14 0649 NOT STP
1D18 0934 STP NOT
1B38 1145 NOT STP
1D43 1434 STP NOT
1B63 1645 NOT STP
1D67 1934 STP NOT
5D67 21+45 NOT XEP
NL04 (Last Day) 43257 43320
5B19 04+58 XNL NOT
1B19 0745 NOT STP
1D23 1034 STP NOT
1B43 1245 NOT STP
1D48 1534 STP NOT
1B69 1741 NOT STP
1F70 2001 STP LDS
5F70 23+33 LDS XNL
NL57 43302 43310
5B23 06+11 XNL LDS
1B23 0634 LDS STP (via Notts)
1D28 1134 STP NOT
1B48 1345 NOT STP
1D53 1634 STP NOT
1B74 1845 NOT STP
1D81 2200 STP NOT
5D81 00+30 NOT XEP
NL11 (Last Day) 43305 43317
5B28 07+05 XNL NOT
1B28 0943 NOT STP
1D33 1234 STP NOT
1B53 1445 NOT STP
1D58 1734 STP NOT
5D58 20+00 NOT XNL
Unless there has been a short-term extension agreed, technically the use of NL04/11 is now illegal.
If the “railway day” is used, today‘s timetable day runs until 0230 tomorrow doesn’t it? Perhaps that’s what the intention was...Doesn't really make much sense to end in the wee hours of New Year's Eve, does it? Tonight/the wee hours of tomorrow makes far more logistical sense.
Oh I agree it doesn't make much sense. But this is DfT!Doesn't really make much sense to end in the wee hours of New Year's Eve, does it? Tonight/the wee hours of tomorrow makes far more logistical sense.
Saw both NL11 and NL04 earlier. Both sets smart, clean and tidy. They are I guess probably on their final turns now.What is out is both proper sets for one more day. From Facebook again:
NL55 43238 43309
5B12 05+18 XEP NOT
1B12 0611 NOT STP
1D13 0834 STP NOT
1B33 1045 NOT STP
1D38 1334 STP NOT
1B58 1545 NOT STP
1D64 1834 STP LDS (via Notts)
5D64 22+46 LDS XNL
NL56 43272 43295
5B14 05+37 XEP NOT
1B14 0649 NOT STP
1D18 0934 STP NOT
1B38 1145 NOT STP
1D43 1434 STP NOT
1B63 1645 NOT STP
1D67 1934 STP NOT
5D67 21+45 NOT XEP
NL04 (Last Day) 43257 43320
5B19 04+58 XNL NOT
1B19 0745 NOT STP
1D23 1034 STP NOT
1B43 1245 NOT STP
1D48 1534 STP NOT
1B69 1741 NOT STP
1F70 2001 STP LDS
5F70 23+33 LDS XNL
NL57 43302 43310
5B23 06+11 XNL LDS
1B23 0634 LDS STP (via Notts)
1D28 1134 STP NOT
1B48 1345 NOT STP
1D53 1634 STP NOT
1B74 1845 NOT STP
1D81 2200 STP NOT
5D81 00+30 NOT XEP
NL11 (Last Day) 43305 43317
5B28 07+05 XNL NOT
1B28 0943 NOT STP
1D33 1234 STP NOT
1B53 1445 NOT STP
1D58 1734 STP NOT
5D58 20+00 NOT XNL
Looks like they have finished now as today 4 red sets are out and a 222 on one diagram.Saw both NL11 and NL04 earlier. Both sets smart, clean and tidy. They are I guess probably on their final turns now.