Recent content by cj_1985

I'd question if the diesel gensets are still serviceable if they (the 769s) are still there

I thought the pair of parcel 769s had been returned to Porterbrook, and Long Marston, several months ago.

Worth pointing out, and I freely admit i'm not sure if it's just Lumo (ECML), but my understanding was that new open access operators paid a higher track access fee, to more fairly cover access and maintenance of the line, as I say, I'm not sure if it's just the ECML Lumo service that this...

I dunno, to an extent it could be read that way

Fair point, I forgot about the TPEx 802...

Upfront, not about stock destined for Stirling to Euston (yet).... But I think, based on details on the ORR site, as most new Lumo operations seems to be under the 'stirling' banner legally, although not traded/trading as... The new 80X units for the Lumo service on the GWML, Lumo ECML and...

Maybe it's just me, but I think given that if my team/department was going to be swallowed up/have it's independence stripped away... I would perhaps be inclined to make a decision fully knowing it would go against what my new boss would dictate. IF I was being spiteful that is, and after the...

Unless the DfT overlords are instructing them to change their decision, should they have disagreed with the ORRs initial decision? I wouldn't put it past them.

I think we're getting a little ahead of ourselves... What was published in RI was a 'rumour' not a confirmation. Big difference.

The 9 cars  were originally ordered for leeds services iirc

Normally, yes. But the 222s when with MML, EMT and EMR have made visits to Central Rivers... can't pick out which formations, but I know 222s have been to CR on numerous occasions... and not just when Hitachi ballsed up their maintenance

You are all aware that XC don't have any god given right to the 221s. They could have taken them all when AWC were returning them...but they and/or the DfT decided they could manage without them... so they are available for whoever has the cash to pay for their lease. If XC can be that TOC...

There are a few (i forget the exact number) of 221s that are in store at Derby, held by Alstom... in theory for this service. They haven't gone to XC yet as Alstom are, I assume, paying a hold/lease/reserve fee for them, you also have the 2x 221s in use with GC which should be returned within...

if lucky in the recruitment process, i'd be relocating from outside Glasgow

i've applied