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  1. M

    GN Class 717

    The 7:11 has always been an SDO (rear carriage locked) at Bowes Park since it started service. No clue why, but it has been.
  2. M

    GN Class 717

    the 7:11 this morning was 005, so i assume 006 is the other one.
  3. M

    GN Class 717

    That's what i believe is the case, because when talking to a GN rep he said they need a 2m variance in both directions as drivers don't all stop in exactly he same spot. So while one driver may stop in a safe area, the next train driver may stop in an area where the back doors are in an unsafe...
  4. M

    GN Class 717

    Did you happen to notice the way people were standing between the seat's? I had a look down the 7:11 train this morning and noticed there was just one line of people when the train was designed to have 2 people side by side in the aisle . However my train wasn't super crowded like the later...
  5. M

    GN Class 717

    Yeah 717006 I forgot how smooth they are compared to the old stock. Two interesting things, at least to me 1: Bowes Park was an SDO (last doors did not open/locked) Not 100% sure why but i assume it has to do with the right side platform maybe? 2: At FP when closing the doors they didn't all...
  6. M

    GN Class 717

    As mentioned above, no data once your in the tunnels at this time. As for access, its basically the same as Thames link's. After you connect go to your web browser (or your device may prompt you like my phone did) and click connect and your all set. I should note by clicking connect you are...
  7. M

    GN Class 717

    Nice vid :), Ill add one thing for you. I was on the 11:37 on Tuesday and did a wifi test as soon as we go past draton park. Results Working and Fast enough to web browse and e-mail check, but speed test provided 2mbit/2mbit on avg so i wouldn't expect streaming options right now.

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