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Where’s the fun in that…?

WCR have been hired to assist

Oh is it actually happening?! As long as I can spin a 9 car, that's an improvement. Just need the drivers to sign it

I dream of the day they extend MIA, it would make turning 390's back to normal formation SO easy

But also, spinning at Preston allows you to run majority of services. Extending to Lancaster or Oxenholme result in negative dwells and therefore trains would need to be cancelled. Also only one train can terminate at Oxenholme at a time, so TPE usually run.

390117 went from Polmadie to Longsight non tilt btw, Longsight needed to do some further tilt tests and a few component changes. It’s out today for one day only before being stood down for a week for exams and vinyl repairs.

There's a hot spare at Wembley, which will be used once AWC return to full service in the coming days. Or, some careful manipulation of maintenance diagrams will cover it (there's one at Polmadie) There's usually a spare 807 knocking about at Oxley also. Also 390033 is out of the question...

It’ll run ECS Monday to Friday 1762128045 Yeah I didn’t think they’re working the 09:30 but there are staff booked to pass on the 0700 I believe

The train runs to form the 09:30 to Glasgow as you have suggested. It doesn’t really save any crew as they’re required in London for next working.

Yeah I thought it was 50/50 but always worth a shout for sure. Glad I could help 1762086836 I did wonder if there was a bus but couldn’t find it, thank you.

If you're looking to avoid Kidsgrove and/or more than one change, I would highly recommend starting your journey from Wilmslow and changing at Crewe. The up Avanti connects nicely with the Holyhead in most occasions. However you'd need to drive / get a lift as it's a 20 min drive between the...

Yes but they're underground in the basement area. RTT is a good shout, but always worth having a map open like OTT or Traksy to keep an eye on headcode changes. Although as mentioned above, last minute swaps do happen. Always best to linger at the top of the ramp, so you can still quickly...

I believe they're gonna try and get as many sets ex Polmadie as possible to use south of Preston under the wires where an 805 would be running. Problem is capacity, so likely a few more outstabled 390s

https://newsdesk.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/news/avanti-west-coast-to-use-historic-line-for-customers-during-upcoming-engineering-works

via Aston in/out of New St WVH-WVH via Soho Can also do Oxley Chord to/from Stafford and Oxley (805 only) EDB-GLC/Polmadie: via Carstairs (FTS Carstairs South Jn) via Shotts (FTS Braidhurt Loop) You can also run round Hamilton Circle (see 5D99 on a Sunday which runs as required) Can also do...