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LM are running a special (formed of 2x LM 323 units) 0640 LIV-BHM to help with extra capacity tomorrow.
The units will run ecs Bhm-Liv at around 0500 in the morning.
May interest some people, especially if there is a few shots of it.
Hi, the there will be around 45 seats to allow passengers to move around the train, its not completely used all of the capacity due to the 3+2 arrangement, would be a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. A number of passengers are only joining for certain parts of the trip this will also...
No need to detrain, passengers can stay onboard throughout the trip, even the connection to SVR (both directions) if you want any clarification on tickets, or exact routes etc. email farewell150@londonmidland.com
Thanks for everyones support, Tickets and Timings available at www.londonmidland.com/farewell150 where you can follow the links on the LM & SVR websites to book your tickets.
150002 due off lease on Monday I believe.. 150001 will remain for the time being and will be available for the Farewell 150 special train.
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Those interested in BOOKING tickets, London Midland will have tickets on sale early next week. As soon as...
Hi Guys, likeley routes will include Goods loops (where possible), depot visit to Tyseley, New Street to Stourbridge via Galton Junction, St Andrews (Camp Hill)
The Farewell 150 train will operate on Saturday 12th November 2011; Full details will be available online next week including ticket prices, confirmed times and routes.
For those of you who would like some advanced information we can confirm, The charter is being run to bid a fond farewell to...
the failure today was a minor snagging fault to do with the brake handle. Caused cancellations but a quick swap over and back to normal service. Timings consistantly better than a 150 overall.
Trust me timing is not an issue, 172 beats 150 station to station timings, just slightly slower door cycle at station 'dwell' times but once crews are more fimiliar you will notice you sit at stations longer as you will make up time with a 172!!
They are only working MONDAY to FRIDAY on the diagrams found on this link: http://www.londonmidland.com/your-journey/a-new-era-for-the-snow-hill-lines/
WILL BE THE SAME NEXT WEEK, THE WEEK AFTER THERE WILL BE 4 IN TRAFFIC.
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