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Just been part of the first trial overnight and have to say was impressed with the performance of the new AC motors. Also the new interior looks nice but there seems to be a lot of extra room for people to stand.... :/
"explains why the guard on my train just started using Abellio (I did wonder why as he hadn't in the past 12 months)"
Interesting this as a driver for GA I haven't seen any information regarding this or any change to the branding of the company.
In several years of mainline driving on the GE that was the worst week for adhesion I have experienced. Coupled with other factors it's been a very tough week all round for everyone at GA and of course the people that travel.
For some reason the PIS code doesn't work for this service and hasn't ever as far as I know. Personally I just do manual announcement when safe to do so. Hopefully they can get it fixed sooner rather than later.
Yes it does split at Colchester. I think we're booked in at 17:39, the front 8 coaches go to Clacton and the rear four coaches go to Harwich at 17:47 following the 17:00 to Norwich which doesn't stop at Colchester.
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