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DarloRich replied to the thread Arriva (Beds, Bucks, Herts).yet the ones I use in Leeds and Wakefield are in much better condition. -
DarloRich replied to the thread As we expected: Remaining eight 221s for XC.I don't use that one so I am not bothered ;-) Seriously: The whole XC fleet needs replacing with more suitable trains. 3 car trains...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Arriva (Beds, Bucks, Herts).great - They will fit right in with the rest of the MK fleet that is falling apart.
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DarloRich replied to the thread Cross-country overcrowding: what could be done?.thanks! that will be designed out in my hypothetical XC order ;-)
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DarloRich replied to the thread Cross-country overcrowding: what could be done?.I thought they were level boarding in those 2 vehicles? that comes as a surprise!
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DarloRich replied to the thread Arriva (Beds, Bucks, Herts).I am not a bus person but having looked at some pictures on line i think - YES! ( is that a good brand/model? Alexander Dennis?)
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DarloRich replied to the thread Cross-country overcrowding: what could be done?.I wouldn't - one standard length train is needed and it needs to be as long as possible. I would go for 11 cars if possible as this is...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Cross-country overcrowding: what could be done?.We all know the answer. It is easy: Order a standard fleet of 9 car class 800 type trains with bi mode facilities! ( I am available...
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DarloRich replied to the thread As we expected: Remaining eight 221s for XC.An obvious decision that should have been taken about 3 years ago! I still wont be using XC as it will still be awful. This is Cross...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Arriva (Beds, Bucks, Herts).I travelled on a very smart new double decker on Sunday. Nice to see some new buses in MK. It even had tables upstairs! Obviously it...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Euston £50m upgrade.There was. The company went into administration and closed many units. I think they have something like 5 or 6 units left! How would...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Does Network Rail have an over-engineering problem?.it could be as simple as having one on stock to use up or that being the type that was available in the delivery time scale/cost for the...
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DarloRich replied to the thread Does Network Rail have an over-engineering problem?.Surely this is about simply having standard items that can be bulk manufactured and installed in the same way- that has a cost bonus...