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Class 701 'Aventra' trains for South Western Railway: progress updates

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Very glad to be having these 701s on the New Guildford line in this heatwave, the air conditioning is very good (compared to the 450s we get occasionally).

However the WiFi on the 701s does seem to be very hit and miss, I'd say around 50% of the time I can connect to the network but it doesn't load the login prompt to allow me to connect to the Internet. This is annoying as a lot of the route has poor 5G signal.
 
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bb21 said:
004 now cleared for service
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Taking a bow tonight after all…


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701001 - In Passenger Service (2 Mar 26)
701002 - In Passenger Service (18 May 26)
701003 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701004 - In Passenger Service (10 Jul 26)
701005 - In Passenger Service (27 Aug 25)
701006 - In Passenger Service (6 Mar 26)
701007 - In Passenger Service (24 Feb 26)
701008 - In Passenger Service (31 Mar 26)
701009 - In Passenger Service (17 Oct 25)
701010 - In Passenger Service (22 Dec 25)
701011 - In Passenger Service (26 Feb 26)
701012 - In Passenger Service (21 Jul 25)
701013 - In Passenger Service (28 Jul 25)
701014 - In Passenger Service 9 Jun 26)
701015 - Training duties
701016 - In Passenger Service (4 Jun 26)
701017 - In Passenger Service (25 Nov 24)
701018 - In Passenger Service (6 Jul 25)
701019 - In Passenger Service (18 Apr 26)
701020 - In Passenger Service (8 Oct 25)
701021 - In Passenger Service (15 Sep 25)
701022 - In Passenger Service (9 Feb 26)
701023 - In Passenger Service (7 Apr 26)
701024 - Training duties
701025 - In Passenger Service (24 Jun 25)
701026 - In Passenger Service (3 Nov 25)
701027 - In Passenger Service (29 Jun 26)
701028 - Training duties
701029 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701030 - In Passenger Service (9 Dec 25)
701031 - In Passenger Service (28 Oct 24)
701032 - In Passenger Service (15 May 26)
701033 - In Passenger Service (26 Nov 25)
701034 - In Passenger Service (18 Mar 25)
701035 - In Passenger Service (28 May 25)
701036 - In Passenger Service (7 Mar 24)
701037 - In Passenger Service (9 Jan 24)
701038 - In Passenger Service (5 Feb 26)
701039 - In Passenger Service (10 Jan 24)
701040 - In Passenger Service (15 Jun 26)
701041 - In Passenger Service (17 Jun 25)
701042 - In Passenger Service (21 May 25)
701043 - In Passenger Service (16 Jan 24)
701044 - In Passenger Service (5 Feb 25)
701045 - In Passenger Service (10 Apr 26)
701046 - In Passenger Service (17 Mar 25)
701047 - In Passenger Service (31 Dec 25)
701048 - In Passenger Service (8 Nov 25)
701049 - In Passenger Service (20 Mar 26)
701050 - In Passenger Service (17 Nov 25)
701051 - In Passenger Service (14 Jul 25)
701052 - In Passenger Service (23 Dec 25)
701053 - In Passenger Service (26 Aug 25)
701054 - In Passenger Service (3 Jan 26)
701055 - In Passenger Service (6 May 26)
701056 - In Passenger Service (8 Sep 25)
701057 - In Passenger Service (13 Aug 25)
701058 - In Passenger Service (11 Aug 25)
701059 - In Passenger Service (5 Dec 25)
701060 - In Passenger Service (1 Nov 25)

In Passenger Service: 55/60
Training duties: 3/60 (028 briefly served passengers before training duties)
SWR preparing for passenger service: 2/60


701501 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701502 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701503 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701504 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701505 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701506 - Stored at Bicester
701507 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701508 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701509 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701510 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701511 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701512 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701513 - Stored at Bicester
701514 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701515 - Stored at Bicester
701516 - Stored at Bicester
701517 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701518 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701519 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701520 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701521 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701522 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701523 - Stored at Bicester
701524 - Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane
701525 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701526 - Stored at Bicester
701527 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701528 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701529 - SWR preparing for passenger service
701530 - Stored at Bicester

In Passenger Service: 0/30
SWR preparing for passenger service: 15/30
Stored at Derby Litchurch Lane: 8/30
Stored at Bicester 7/30
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55 in passenger service now, 2 remain in commissioning and 3 on training duties.

029 seems to be taking an awfully long time. I had it down to beat 004 into traffic but alas not!
 
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WWTownEnth said:
55 in passenger service now, 2 remain in commissioning and 3 on training duties.

029 seems to be taking an awfully long time. I had it down to beat 004 into traffic but alas not!
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003 might jump 029 as well. It was planned to go to Clapham on Friday though didn't make the trip in the end. Overall still seems it will be a struggle to run all 701 diagrams as planned with some replacements even on a Sunday.

On another note it looks like the next 701 move from Bicester to Wimbledon might be on Tuesday:
 
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WWTownEnth said:
Taking a bow tonight after all…

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That surprised me. Thought they'd wait till Monday. Quite brave outberthing it on the first day but it may have something to do with the current shortage.

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029 seems to be taking an awfully long time. I had it down to beat 004 into traffic but alas not!
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It has not yet been accepted by the operator and is the only one of the 60 in that situation now. 015/024/028 are all on long-term training duty at the moment so I suspect 003 will likely be the next one to be introduced.
 
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That surprised me. Thought they'd wait till Monday. Quite brave outberthing it on the first day but it may have something to do with the current shortage.

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It has not yet been accepted by the operator and is the only one of the 60 in that situation now. 015/024/028 are all on long-term training duty at the moment so I suspect 003 will likely be the next one to be introduced.
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What could be delaying to such a degree 029’s acceptance by SWR?
 
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bb21 said:
It has not yet been accepted by the operator and is the only one of the 60 in that situation now. 015/024/028 are all on long-term training duty at the moment so I suspect 003 will likely be the next one to be introduced.
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Although I am told 019 should not actually be in service... it's only registered for trial running on the system.
 
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Recessio said:
One just taken out of service at Ashtead. Windows smashed, suspected slingshot or air rifle in the Epsom/Ewell area. Didn't get the unit number unfortunately.

Edit: 701021 as the 2D59 19:32 London Waterloo to Guildford. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:L81089/2026-07-12#allox_id=0
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It is back in service after running ECS to Guildford, as 2D70 21:20 Guildford - Waterloo. Three windows panels on three separate coaches shot with air rifles between Ewell West and Epsom.

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It is back in service after running ECS to Guildford, as 2D70 21:20 Guildford - Waterloo. Three windows panels on three separate coaches shot with air rifles between Ewell West and Epsom.
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I doubt much will happen as I hear it's the external panels that are affected. Inside it's okay I've been told, so probably just needs a tape job and it'll remain in service I think.
 
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w11_supremecy said:
It is back in service after running ECS to Guildford, as 2D70 21:20 Guildford - Waterloo. Three windows panels on three separate coaches shot with air rifles between Ewell West and Epsom.

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I doubt much will happen as I hear it's the external panels that are affected. Inside it's okay I've been told, so probably just needs a tape job and it'll remain in service I think.
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They turfed us all out at Ashtead, the guard (who was excellent) offered to cordon off the affected coaches but I think without tape on the windows Fleet/Control probably weren't happy. I guess maybe they managed to tape it up at Guildford?

I don't know how big a job replacing windows is, but I guess if they can tape it up then it won't be -1 on the number of units out and about?
 
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What could be delaying to such a degree 029’s acceptance by SWR?
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Quite a few parts have been robbed so it isn't really in a fit state. There must be a clause in the contract about it for acceptance although I am not really in the know for the exact terms.
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Although I am told 019 should not actually be in service... it's only registered for trial running on the system.
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Can't say I'm aware of that so that is new to me.
Recessio said:
They turfed us all out at Ashtead, the guard (who was excellent) offered to cordon off the affected coaches but I think without tape on the windows Fleet/Control probably weren't happy. I guess maybe they managed to tape it up at Guildford?

I don't know how big a job replacing windows is, but I guess if they can tape it up then it won't be -1 on the number of units out and about?
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From what I know there appears to be a mix-up over the original report as it didn't need to be taken out of service for outer panes only, as they just need taping up asap. Once it became clear exactly what the situation was it was put back in service.
 
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w11_supremecy said:
Three windows panels on three separate coaches shot with air rifles between Ewell West and Epsom.
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Is that the definite location? Not the more usual between Epsom and Ashtead where the line runs across the Common? I'd have thought they'd have tipped it out at Epsom if it happened prior to there - and there's hardly any open space between Ewell West and Epsom?
 
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Path for the locomotive(s) to then return light to Bicester.
Perhaps another delivery or a move to Derby LL (nothing showing via RTT yet).
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003 might jump 029 as well. It was planned to go to Clapham on Friday though didn't make the trip in the end. Overall still seems it will be a struggle to run all 701 diagrams as planned with some replacements even on a Sunday.

On another note it looks like the next 701 move from Bicester to Wimbledon might be on Tuesday:
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0V71 Derby RTC to Bicester MOD today showing as cancelled.
 
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Peter Mugridge said:
Is that the definite location? Not the more usual between Epsom and Ashtead where the line runs across the Common? I'd have thought they'd have tipped it out at Epsom if it happened prior to there - and there's hardly any open space between Ewell West and Epsom?
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Yes. I was on the train.
 
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Bobcp said:
0V71 Derby RTC to Bicester MOD today showing as cancelled.
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Unusual for 0V71 to be cancelled as it was manually activated.

However there is now a VSTP light loco 0J71 from Soho to Bicester later today (13/07/2026). Manually activated probably at the same time it was entered and 0V71 was cancelled (just before departure). Plenty of time of course for 0J71 to be cancelled though !.


I am wondering what loco the move tomorrow will bring from Bicester to Wimbedon, Here is that actual 5Q87 move.


EDIT 12:30

The loco is probably whatever arrived at Soho from Derby LL on this ECS.


EDIT above was 37510 + 730202.
 
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004 is in service. Saw it at Ascot just after 1pm whilst I was waiting for the Class 31 and 4-Vep to come through on their trip back to Strawberry Hill
 
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Peter Sarf said:
Unusual for 0V71 to be cancelled as it was manually activated.

However there is now a VSTP light loco 0J71 from Soho to Bicester later today (13/07/2026). Manually activated probably at the same time it was entered and 0V71 was cancelled (just before departure). Plenty of time of course for 0J71 to be cancelled though !.


I am wondering what loco the move tomorrow will bring from Bicester to Wimbedon, Here is that actual 5Q87 move.


EDIT 12:30

The loco is probably whatever arrived at Soho from Derby LL on this ECS.

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0J71 showing as cancelled.
 
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701003 sitting just down of claphan Windsor side platforms with Weymouth on its display. Probably back or about to go out for testing
 
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Bobcp said:
0J71 showing as cancelled.
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Typical.

Interesting reason - "This service was cancelled due to the train being a very short term planned (VSTP) service (PN).".

Perhaps another path will be entered later, it has until 09:46 tomorrow morning to be needed there. Anyway no saying a 701 at Bicester is ready to talk to the loco anyway !.

The arrival at Soho 5Q65 from Derby LL was 37510 dragging 730202 according to @55002. So a 93 is/was not likely but at least I have another 730/2 to go out for !.
 
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