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458518 is the next unit to head for Widnes. It should leave Bournemouth depot Tuesday 30th July.

Cheaper to C4 a four car 455 than a five car 458, and the 455 is compatible with a larger fleet making it more flexible. Of course the money would be better spent on getting the 701s into service.

Spot on. Out of miles to C4 exam. It’s not part of the conversion programme and not worth spending the money on the exam, so it’s out of service.

458531 is now off lease at Wimbledon.

458508 is the next unit to go to Widnes next week.

458534 has ran out of miles to it's C4 exam and so must stop until that exam is done. As the cost of a C4 exam is quite significant, and the unit has no future after the 701s are introduced it has to be determined whether it is cost effective to do the exam and keep leasing the unit, or hand it...

458526 will be the next unit for conversion at Widnes, leaving Bournemouth 29th May. 458534 will also go off lease week commencing Mon 27th May.

The next unit for refurbishment at Widnes should be 458512 departing Bournemouth Tuesday 14th May.

Briefly, 458s were being refurbished and reformed to 4 cars to work on the Portsmouth line. Covid came and passenger numbers dropped so SWR didn't need them, however the refurb project has started so the 458s continue to be refurbished. As the 458s go for conversion SWR have less units for...

In this case it's not about extending the lease. It is running out of miles until heavy maintenance is due, a C4 exam I believe. This would need carrying out before the lease could be extended. Much better to get one of the 458/4s into traffic, or even get some 701s into service.

458534 is running out if miles and will be stopped shortly, and that one isn’t going for conversion.

458527 is the next unit planned for conversion at Widnes. Due to move from Bournemouth Tuesday 30th April.

Next unit to go should be 458513 next Tuesday.

Yes, the next move will be 458513 next Tuesday 16th April.

They have the yellow stripe above first class.