If I'm not mistaken, the equipment's been there since new on everything except the Sprinters which have had it in place as a retrofit since they were PRM-modded. It's high time they actually started using it!
Wouldn't surprise if the first class covers get the specialist deep clean, whilst the standard class cloth covers are replaced. Too much to hope for moquette!A refresh of the 222's has started including replacing/cleaning of the seat covers.
EMR refresh Intercity fleet: New seat covers, toilet interiors and special anti-bacterial protection | EMR
5300 seat covers to be refreshed or replaced Class 222 Intercity train toilets given new interiors First train operator to use new state-of-the art anti-bacterial product East Midlands Railway (EMR) has begun a project to refresh the interiors of its Intercity fleet – including replacing seats...www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Only the 222s are getting new seat covers, it’s the same red seating as before
Good. The red may not be on brand but the 222s have a fabulous standard class interior, if a little worn at present.
I have always maintained that the DfT loves shafting the East Midlands - they seem to willingly hand out new trains to TPE; but EMR has to put up with stock shortages, run down cascaded trains, delays to refurbishments, being rudderless against other TOCs’ new train introduction delays and, to cap it all off, run by an incompetent TOC (I yearn for the days of Midland Mainline). After nearly 3 years, it’s unacceptable that there is still the possibility of Liv-Notts services being run by a single 156.
I agree with your analysis - also not helped by poor lobbying / lack of co-ordination by the cities and communities along the route who largely seem to behave in a fairly parochial manner, never lose a chance for petty rivalry and low level squabbling whilst behaving as if no other place in the region really exists.
Doesn't create a recipe for effective results.
At risk of taking the thread off topic, it would be a very false claim if they did, as the 395s were in St Pancras many moons ago! (Was it 2012, hence the "Javelin" moniker?)
I actually meant to specify bi-modal AT300s - I doubt even EMR would be so stupid to forget the 395s!
You evidently don’t remember the 2002/3 version of MML, which was so dire it was the worst performing operator.
I have been very disappointed that the MPs from constituencies along the length of the Robin Hood Line haven’t spoken out loudly with one voice about the supposedly temporary reduced timetable that was introduced a year ago. They are all Conservatives in former very strong labour areas and are all in danger of losing their seats. It is currently the worst timetable the line has had since it fully reopened over 20 years ago. There is still only an hourly service between Mansfield and Nottingham outside of peak times and journey times are longer than they have ever been. From May journey times were lengthened, and trains are now mainly running on time after a year of delays and unreliability. However EMR seem to deny all knowledge that for over 20 years the line mainly operated successfully with more frequent trains and shorter journey times. Why can’t they bring back the old timetable that worked for over 20 years.
Points well made - you might think those MPs would see this as a good example to show their influence in delivering the 'leveling up' agenda, and get on to the Minister and DfT about the poor showing - but clearly not of much interest to them...
Admittedly, I started commuting properly with ML from 2004/5 onwards and, apart from the odd mishap here and there, had a very positive experience overall. But, yes I agree that opinions are subjective - I’m sure there are plenty out there who had the opposite experience to me.
I quite like it - it suits the 170s very well, especially with the black front/rear light surrounds. They've done a nice job on the 360s to make it suit the shape at the front as well.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if this ends up at Newport Sims Metals (or somewhere similar).
I just can’t take what you’ve said seriously. You seem to be arguing for no electrification (DMUs?) and getting rid of the bulk of the fleet (222s).
If it does it needs stripping of everything before it goes. Really needs to go to Brodies in Kilmarnock - or Wolverton for serious metal replacement.
I fully agree with stopping a Sheffield - would be an easy solution so that customers south of Kettering (& Corby) don't need to change 2 times to get to Derby/Chesterfield/Sheffield. The Nottingham and Sheffield semi-fasts should stop at Kettering & Market Harborough, and the fasts for both should not stop anywhere south of Leicester.
Isn't the Station at Leicester the big blocker on wires to Leicester. Can't lift the bridge, too big and I'm sure a Network Rail friend of mine said the track cannot be lowered.
My suggestion was just theory based on what I would do if I had an input into the MML. I knew it wouldn't be feasible. However, I do believe that the 360s aren't ideal, based on their current condition, and the 222s (as well as the 220s/221s) have a serious design flaw that, IMO, makes them unsuitable in the 2020s. I can't wait for the 810s to come along so at least it banishes the 222s to history.
