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Going back to what was said about the 91s lack of performance against the 80x. Whereas it’s obvious a 91 can’t keep to the acceleration/braking speeds of an 80x, it’s worth noting that yesterday’s 1Y20, which was 225 operated (91130), was the best performing out of all the Newcastle starters...

Full LNER velocity timetable will be in operation from tomorrow! 225s will be running to Newcastle again

According to a reliable source this will be the first passenger IC225 working to Newcastle since 2020. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:Y11897/2026-03-30 From here on this will be the norm.

I find it interesting how LNER think it’s more viable to cancel a whole service (Harrogate and return) to use the intended stock on the Newcastle diagram rather than send an IC225 to Newcastle to cover the diagram it was originally intended for. It seems they are going to quite the lengths to...

Is there any update on the plans for the 91s working north of York from December? Heard a few rumours here and there but it seems to have gone a bit silent.

Totally agree. It’s always the people with secure jobs and plenty of income who demand further restrictions. The fact is, lots of these people are absolutely loving being on furlough and don’t want it to end. But they need to get back to reality and look at the bigger picture.

Goodness me what a bunch of wet wipes....

I can confirm all 8 of the Class 91s that were at Doncaster RMT have moved to Doncaster Belmont.

That’s right.

7 sets have been retained, and it’s looking like from October 5th, we will see all York stoppers aside from the 11:06/14:02 return, booked 225 workings. The morning Skipton and the evening Bradford turns will be 225s also, and a few Leeds workings.

That service is booked to be an Azuma unfortunately. Maybe there’ll be a set swap though?

91101 is in service today, currently working 1S15 11:30 London King’s Cross to Edinburgh. Not sure when 91116 will be back.

91117 is now in Virgin livery. Only 91104 still to be done

43306 is now in Virgin livery. All HSTs are now done.

43257, 43290, 91127 & 82210 are all in Virgin Trains East Coast livery now. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- 91109, 43307 & 43277 now done