That’s the 3rd first class coach off 222002.
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Amos390
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Part of 002?
222001
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Looks like 222002 is off to Scotland today - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K60824/2026-02-03/detailed#allox_id=0
Not sure on how many coaches it has now, as it’s had at least one removed.
Not sure on how many coaches it has now, as it’s had at least one removed.
It is indeed 222002 which is currently a 5 car, and apparently 001 is too
Can also confirm the coaches removed from the formation are 60544 (an MSO) and 60342 (an MFO)
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Jacob Porrett
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222005 also out today currently near near Crewe around 90 late heading towards Preston.
What’s happening to the coaches that’s been take out of these .
Yes I saw it pass Atherstone at about 4pm today heading North, it took a second to realize what it was!
60342 is the 3rd first class coach & 60544 is the 6th coach in which is standard.
Good job that's exactly what I said then isn't it
I'm confused. If 222 005 was seen heading north from Crewe towards Preston on the 3rd, why did I see and photograph it (see my pic below) at Lichfield Trent Valley yesterday? RTT noted it as 5Q42, 1319 Euston to Crewe.
Former East Midlands Railway 222 005, Lichfield Trent Valley, February 2026 by Paul Williams, on Flickr
Former East Midlands Railway 222 005, Lichfield Trent Valley, February 2026 by Paul Williams, on Flickr
pokemonsuper9
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They're doing testing runs (not sure what kind)I'm confused. If 222 005 was seen heading north from Crewe towards Preston on the 3rd, why did I see and photograph it (see my pic below) at Lichfield Trent Valley yesterday? RTT noted it as 5Q42, 1319 Euston to Crewe.
They've been going up and down the WCML over the last few weeks
dan4291
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Probably because it went south from Preston to Euston and you photographed it on the way back north from Euston to Crewe.I'm confused. If 222 005 was seen heading north from Crewe towards Preston on the 3rd, why did I see and photograph it (see my pic below) at Lichfield Trent Valley yesterday? RTT noted it as 5Q42, 1319 Euston to Crewe.
cj_1985
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Training drivers on the stock and route learning, would be my guessI'm confused. If 222 005 was seen heading north from Crewe towards Preston on the 3rd, why did I see and photograph it (see my pic below) at Lichfield Trent Valley yesterday? RTT noted it as 5Q42, 1319 Euston to Crewe.
Just a quick summary of which 222s have left, what their last passenger workings were, and the date of departure from Etches Park, for the benefit of those keeping track
| Unit | Date of last working | Last service worked | Date of departure |
| 222001 | 19/08/25 | 1C90 | 01/12/25 |
| 222002 | 24/10/25 | 1F82 | 13/01/26 |
| 222003 | 09/01/26 | 1D88 | 09/02/26 |
| 222004 | 25/01/26 | 1F47 | 09/04/26 |
| 222005 | 20/09/25 | 1F85 | 27/10/25 |
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Amos390
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222004 now has a path on Tuesday to move from Etches Park to Central Rivers (5R61)
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Is there a different thread on 222s going to ScotRail as I read in Rail magazine there must have been a recent announcement?
HST replacements.
Confirmed fairly predictable speculation of course.
HST replacements.
Confirmed fairly predictable speculation of course.
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Many thanks!
The path on Tuesday didn't run. 222004 was allocated today onto 5R60 which did run:
Realtime Trains | 5R60 1612 Etches Park Sdgs to Barton Under Needwood Rsmd | 09/04/2026
Real-time train running information for 5R60 1612 departure from Etches Park Sdgs to Barton Under Needwood Rsmd on 09/04/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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hexagon789
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Yes, that's for Lumo training.
ScotRail aren't due to receive any units for training until next year; the interior designs aren't due for sign-off until this December for instance.
Amos390
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Does anyone have any ideas as to whether EMR might pull a farewell tour of sorts for the 222s when the last one goes out, I know they did for the HSTs, but I don’t know if they did for the 180s?
The 180s unfortunately left without such an event (although did spend an extra day in service after their official last day, for football specials)
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Maybe some Skegness specials?
pokemonsuper9
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Annoying that the number has been taken off the front, feels strange to see the front without it.
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They've also added DCO/DOO Cameras!
Amos390
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Livery looks nice and interior comfortable, but the lack of unit number on the nose just makes the front look too big and bright, and the black text across it kind of broke up the vivid yellow.
QSK19
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I must admit that they look super. The 222/6 designation reflects the fact that their tenure in the East Midlands is well and truly over.
A good stopgap until electric traction arrives.
A good stopgap until electric traction arrives.
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