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Yes, leaking radiator.

Long Marston

12802 will be commissioned along with all other MK5a vehicles for Chiltern. This will be done once all sets are on lease and recommissioned. My understanding 12802 was removed to allow 12814 to be accepted and there was never a need to swap them back. It's quite a lengthy process as the DT holds...

Yes it is MK5. It's a test run.

68029 WLMD moves to SBJ 12/04 ECS. Has a door fault so will be driver training only until CAF repair. 68022 Banbury returned from Eastleigh Friday 10th 68027 Eastleigh on Exam 68032 Returns from Eastleigh to Banbury today.

D Exam. Due back this week.

Its mainly there for training as new drivers to LHCS services require light loco handling as part of their course. However having a thunderbird in the north with trained drivers onsite most of the day is always an added benefit.

From next week that diagram will change to support. Train planning were able to make changes to support Thursday for this week additionally. 1H12 is a very busy service so moving the capacity around.

Last MK3 will be Wednesday morning. On Thursday the MK5a will run 2H16 from Gerrards with 1H12 covered with units. There were issues getting the locos back to Crewe over the weekend so had to be moved earlier.

With respect, those who need to know how to reset a safety system will have been trained and assessed to do so.

Not correct 68020 is paired with CH05. 68031 is with CH07 at Banbury

2nd MK5a only out today to cover for failures. 2nd diagram goes full time towards the end of the month.

They don't anymore that was an old photo when we hadn't been trained on PIS.

Jumper cable issue. Isolations made to get train into Bicester North. Replacement jumper enroute. Set will proceed to SBJ then form further inspection.

There are multiple parties involved. The loco needed to be checked by the engine manufacturer who then stated it needed to be recovered. Then driver availability, possessions and the maintainers availability all contributed to the recovery. No TOC wants to leave a broken train stopped for any...