Recent content by strettonarms96

With the announcement that the funding is secured to re-introduce a fifth service on the HOWL, and press indicating recently that HOWLTA are impressing on TfW for updates on timetables/the manner in which this would be introduced, any ideas on what we are likely to see? Also - there seems to be...

Just seen a GBRF Class 66 head north through Bucknell? Any idea what that is about?

Do we know what this is coming up the HOWL? Presumably a 153?

Any update on the outcome of the consultation? Apart from the concessions made to the Cambrian? Seen a lot of noise recently about concerns re cuts to HOWL but will be interesting to see TfW response..

I doubt it will very well used. I may be wrong but I think their used to be a reduction in show ticket price if bought with train ticket?

Do we know if transport for Wales are intending on running the usual special from Cardiff Central to Builth Road during the Royal Welsh week? Obviously last year didn’t go to plan with cancellations. Presumably if so, it will be a pair of 150s or such like..

Likewise curious about rollout? Not seen anything yet?

Now the consultation has closed, do we have any guesses/ideas as to what any of the concessions may be / sweeteners given by TfW? When will we find out?

What strikes me is that the proposed timetables have complete disregard to connections. I've raised it before but users of the HOWL in south Shropshire / East Powys would be prevented from making journeys to Hereford / S. Wales as the connections at Craven Arms are completely unreasonable /...

Well, the consultation on TfW proposed 2024 timetable scuppers any reasonable connections from the HOWL to southbound Marches Line services at Craven Arms...

That is good news, will all services be couple to one of these units? Are we expecting a promotional livery / branding applied?

Do we know what progress (if any) is being made on this by TfW?

We all know that the HOWL is never going to have the most convenient timetable for all / or for commuting. However - what frustrates me at the moment is that commuting from Bucknell to Hereford in the morning is fine, the 0649 from Bucknell allows me 6 mins at Craven Arms for the 0705 down the...

Do we know which marches diagrams today are planned for 197s?

Spotted Class 156 ScotRail heading into Shrewsbury from Crewe around 4 hours ago??