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I already posted a copy of the Nova 3 internal layout here: TPE Mark 5A coaching stock progress (Post #2327) ;) Interestingly for those debating the merits of posts that are solely about Class 68 loco's - the layout includes the Loco, thus it could be argued that a Class 68 is PART of a Nova 3...

*cough* Did someone ask for an internal layout?

TPE stopped using them for a while as well and had a virtual system in place. But after more than a few incidents where coupling up went wrong they brought the labels back in again.

Last internal update I saw was that Train the Trainer training was about to commence shortly for Nova 1 and Nova 2. (Training in a classroom and onboard) No further details were given.

A 6 car 185 can only have both units in use AND stop at stations with such* a short platform IF it has 2x Conductors** onboard OR C-ASDO*** is functioning and enabled. *If more than 3 doors have to be locked out. **2x Conductors are required. (There must also be fully functional Cab to Cab...

Where are you getting these times from? Monday to Friday there are the following. There's a 23:34 departure from Leeds to Manchester Airport. (Runs via Stalybridge and Ordsall Chord) There is a 23:40 departure from Leeds to Manchester Picc via Huddersfield and a reversal to head out via...

There were definitely a lot of new yellow Danger stickers on the flat bits between jumper cables today. Also matching yellow warning labels on most of the actual cables too.

800104 is on platform 6 at York right now. Maybe I'm imagining it, but is there something different about the cables/sockets between the carriages of this 800? There were a LOT of bright yellow warning labels and the bit of the carriage that the cables are plugged into seems very boxy (and...

Volvo's - They're boxy, but good!

DPTS on the TPE Nova 1 with an accessible toilet (but no wheelchair space) is 56 seats. MS on the TPE Nova 1 is 86 to 88 seats depending upon layout. DPTF on the TPE Nova 1 has 24 seats, 2 wheelchair spaces an accessible toilet and Kitchen area. Are the DPTx vehicles available without an...

Whilst heading to Leeds this afternoon I couldn't help but notice a TPE 802 sat on Neville Hill. Anyone know what it was doing there and which unit it was?

Yup. I was more pointing out that it isn't also in part of coach D as was inferred a whilst back.

I've finally seen a layout diagram for the TPE 802's. Interestingly only 24 seats in 1st class and 1st class to be confined to coach E - standard class seating throughout all 4 other carriages.

Maybe they are aiming for an "Official" launch on May 15th - but will do a soft intro before then to avoid any bad publicity from any issues that might arise - such as botched aircon leaking onto the heads of vip dignitaries? Not that anything like that would ever happen on a government procured...

Newton-Le-Willows has a specific stop board for a Class 67 just off the end of the platform - so they must be able to stop there when timing permits?

Word is that training for "onboard crew" might start in March. By onboard crew we assume Conductors?

Has anyone come across Howl (2015). It is available to stream on Amazon Prime I believe. Interestingly the Poster has what appears to be a Class 185 shown - but the interior shots of the train scream TfL. Does anyone know what trains and stations are actually in this movie?

Baguley Fold?

From the Hull Daily Mail:

With regards the possibility of Hull Trains getting an 802 in advance of TPE - this has already been ruled out by First Group. I believe a bunch of MP's already asked. I'll try and find a link to the story.