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Hi all, Not sure if this has been done before, but this is a fantasy thread about the closed GCML and a make-believe operator (named Greater Central) running services along the line alongside the exisiting Chiltern services, which would be extended to new destinations. This reopened line would...

Perhaps I should've been more clear, though I was talking in terms of popularity with the passengers. As bramling said, the Desiro City have proven to be unpopular, though then again it's unfair to compare them with the Aventras as there is only one Aventra lurking about so far.

Oh trust me, I'm not backing either train ;) I've actually only travelled on the 700, as I haven't had the opportunity to travel on the 345. And I forgot to mention the 717s going to GN, but I just see them as an add-on to TL's 700s. But the popularity of the Aventras surprises me. I expected...

I'm unsure if this has been discussed elsewhere, possibly in Class 700 or Class 707 threads, and if it has I apologise in advance, but this has been on my mind for quite some time. Given the influx of Aventra orders recently, and with the Class 701 replacing the 707 (still a brand new train)...

Don't forget ironing board seats. They seem to be a trend nowadays...

If Chiltern were to introduce EMUs for the Marylebone - Aylesbury / Milton Keynes Central services, or even the regular Chiltern ones, what does anyone reckon they'd be? There's also the East - West Rail Link that may be electrified. Maybe 365s would be good for it? I'd personally go for those...

Agreed, fond of those trains but their time is up. Though I'll admit, a part of me wanted Siemens to win the contract (though only for uniformity's sake - i.e. 444s, 450s, maybe an 'improved' variant of the 707 to replace the original), even though I happen to like Aventras (obviously). This...

I see... personally I can't imagine Aventras running on Japanese rails anyway. Though it is ambitious on Grayling's part I suppose... Do you think it'll be possible that we may someday see trains manufactured by J-TREC on our railways? I believe that J-TREC was one of the tenders for the new...

Hi everyone I'm very new to these forums, having only joined very recently, so I apologise if this topic's already been discussed. But I'm curious to know everyone's opinions on Chris Grayling telling the Japanese transport minister that the Aventra / Electrostar trains are better than their...