Class 810 for East Midlands Railway Construction/Introduction Updates

[InTheEastMids]

Lord Hendy has got around to replying to a July letter from the MP for Harborough & Wigston, Neil O'Brien regarding EMR's performance.
Three pages of ministerial blather that didn't seem to add to what is already known. However, feel free to read it yourself by following the link to Facebook, if you wish (I don't think you need an account to see this page).

Neil O’Brien

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A couple of quotes, which may add confirmation to why strikes were cancelled, that Cl222 leases are being extended if possible, and they are still working on backfill options (presumably Cl221).

I am pleased to advise a software fix has resolved the AUX on/off issue

A number of alternative fleet options have been identified and investigated. Some were not deemed to be viable and EMR are continuing to work with the industry on the remaining options, along with the retaining the Class 222s longer for the full timetable to be reinstated

 

[WesternLancer]

Lord Hendy has got around to replying to a July letter from the MP for Harborough & Wigston, Neil O'Brien regarding EMR's performance.
Three pages of ministerial blather that didn't seem to add to what is already known. However, feel free to read it yourself by following the link to Facebook, if you wish (I don't think you need an account to see this page).

Neil O’Brien

Neil O’Brien. 10,755 followers · 500 talking about this. Neil O'Brien, Conservative MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston. Promoted by Neil O'Brien of St. Mary's House, 1-5 St. Mary's Road, Market...

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A couple of quotes, which may add confirmation to why strikes were cancelled, that Cl222 leases are being extended if possible, and they are still working on backfill options (presumably Cl221).

Bottom of page 2 of note where it appears a previous reply (possibly from Minister but not clear) indicated that passengers forced to stand could claim Delay-Repay and apologising for this duff info.....

Ooops, suggests to me that whoever drafts this stuff isn't very au fait with making D-R claims themselves!

 

[MargaretNoodle]

According to RTT "problem with the traction equipment" on 810 011 has caused the 19:35 St Pancras to Nottingham to be terminated early at Leicester tonight with the knock on effect of cancelling the last southbound train of the day from Nottingham.

Strange though because it looks like the unit sat in Leicester P2 for almost 2 hours before forming a 22:32 passenger service to Derby.