Recent content by SimonR76

Under its own power?

I don't care what they look like, just get the f**king things in service. Not a big fan of paying over a grand a year to be crammed into a 142 like this morning and every morning this week.

Aren't they the same thing?

Yeah, my question!

Top-and-tail 3 coach train just went up past Cathays, wonder if they're clearing them for Treherbert...?

Similar to my question on the 769 thread, is there any reason why the 37+coaches can't work Treherbert/Merthyr/Aberdare? Other than traincrew training issues?

Thanks both.

Is there a reason that the 769s can/t work Aberdare/Merthyr/Treherbert? Surely not the curve at Radyr?

Link works for me.

Sling them on the Treherbert line. Having been sardined in a decrepit 2-car 14x for the last six months of commute, it was a luxury having a 2-car 150 this morning!

I don't think us passengers care. Just get the bloody things into service!

Yep, me too. When they're finally withdrawn, I'd kindly offer to set fire to the entire class. They've cost me enough in time over the years. Leaking, unreliable pieces of trash. As an example, only yesterday, crammed tightly into one whilst the toilet stank and rain poured through the...

Hi. Having travelled on this unit (CYS->TNP) recently, can confirm automated announcements. No Cymraeg yet, just English