I don't think a TM alone will be enough to deter the teenage yobs, especially on an 8 car service. Teenagers don't listen to staff now so that won't change when the TM role comes in.
Southern had an external security firm for a while prowling through the trains just keeping a presence on the routes with known problems far more useful than expecting a TM to deal with them.
Yep and it's viewable live from control and the BTP control room. Could be quite useful that if BTP actually bother to do anything but their usual turning up late or not at all.
To be fair to them, it's not entirely their fault. They don't have the kit to scan/validate QR codes and the TFN integrated smart travel project should have delivered a joined up system across networks, but funding was pulled just after Merseyrail had contactless readers installed as part of said project.
If Guards had the equipment and were permitted to do so, it would make a big difference and maintain presence in the train. It works for Northern and other local TOCs
It looks to me like the whole PTE will be branded Metro. The buses are to have it too.
This is all a bit boring when WYPTE is already Metro. What happened to originality?
I think it’s covered under another thread, “Role of onboard staff on Merseyrail Trains”, from May last year.
You say that but there's usually 4 on. 6 on a good day, covering between Chester and Southport and the merseyrail network isn't the only area they cover from Liverpool
I am not aware of any as there no spare space to store Class 777's in the Merseyrail area. Yes could go to Crewe CS. However, my impression until dispute is resolved and MR start using Class 777's then there will be no further deliveries as need the withdrawal of Class 507 / 508's to create the space. However, others may have more up to date information / knowledge.
I think there is a run tonight (early morning departure) from Dollands Moor to Wembley.
www.realtimetrains.co.uk
I've long held the opinion that "Metro" was a stupid name for West Yorkshire PTE, as there are three cities in the county, not just one. Perhaps it'll finally change if Merseyside is stealing the name...It looks to me like the whole PTE will be branded Metro. The buses are to have it too.
This is all a bit boring when WYPTE is already Metro. What happened to originality?
Urban rail systems across the world are usually known as Metro. West Yorkshire was (maybe still is) a 'metropolitan county' irrespective of the number of cities it contains. (Greater Manchester includes two; London two). What seems strange is labelling bus networks as well as trains Metro. But there is no obvious reason why not and we'll probably get used to it.I've long held the opinion that "Metro" was a stupid name for West Yorkshire PTE, as there are three cities in the county, not just one. Perhaps it'll finally change if Merseyside is stealing the name...
The current trend is those 777s that have completed FFR runs every so often are being stored at Southport and rotated when required. There is space for up to four 777s there.
A couple of months ago I queried why use is not being made of other sidings at Southport and was told that they will be brought into use once Network Rail had given them some attention. I would think that at least a further 8 units could be accommodated there. All the 777 sets in the UK completed their FFR runs some months ago.
There are spare sidings in a few places but the problem is 'safety' and remaining untouched by grubby hands - that is the real issue. You could easily stable 8/10 units at Edge Hill Wapping, then onward movement is easy to Kirkdale but would you though?
If the intention is to bring further sidings at Southport back into use, I would guess that consideration has been given as to what additional security will be required. Lighting in that area was improved just before COVID but clearly, further measures are needed. I haven’t been past recently so don’t know if NR have started the necessary track fettling.
