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*In response to the above, I am able to share the RMT circular forwarded to local reps earlier* TO ALL BRANCHES, REGIONAL OFFICES & REGIONAL COUNCILS Our Ref: BR2/0146 4th August 2026 Dear RMT Member, EXTENSION OF DOO, EAST WEST RAIL PROGRAMME – CHILTERN RAILWAYS Referring to my previous...

The last Abellio services ran in February 2023, since then its been Transport UK Group running the TOC's, same players but technically a different entity. I knew what you meant though!

The current diagram requirements for 730's M-F are 41 730/0 and 22 730/2

Easy to forget that the 730/0's were replacements for the 319's originally. An allocation of 730/0's is planned to remain on the WCML South until at least December with further plans for them to potentially run as 9 car formations from May. The WMT stock system shows 227 at Old Dalby now. 226...

Agreement has been reached for Crewe and Wolverhampton Drivers to sign the route, Crewe to get the bulk of the work, with a Dec 2026 target start or service date. New Street Drivers are to learn the Hereford route in readiness for the Cross City (Camp Hill) extension to Worcester and Hereford.

Manchester Airport happening, Manchester Victoria not. Crewe and Wolves drivers to be trained Not until Dec 2026. Plans for fewer actual 730/0 services on the WCML South in May '26, but those services that still use them will be strengthened to 9 cars.

Like for example that any of the remaining 50 class 350 units could end up on the Abbey...do they all get reduced to 3 cars? :D

2 1/2 years ago.... good shout!

Seriously? Watford Junction has had DOO trains for many years, that hasn't seen the removal of guards from mainline services! There is DOO in many areas of the country, so that always raises the question as to why all trains can't be DOO, but that's all it is, a question, because there are so...

There is a light loco move from Long Marston to Northampton EMD tomorrow evening with a view to taking 250/254 away before Christmas. https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R27283/2025-12-23/detailed And now the stock movement move is in for the morning of the 24th...

Yes, that was it, the curtain comes down on their 17 year stint with London Midland and London NorthWestern/West Midlands Trains. 350250 worked 2N67 2209 Euston to Northampton (with 350101) and 350254 had the honour of being the last, working 2Y80 2250 New Street to Northampton (with 350104)...

More the fact that with no trains between Northampton and Milton Keynes from late 24th December until early 5th January, the service is much reduced and less units will be required to operate what is left running, so the lease can be given up on these units with no impact on unit availability.

The end? Both 250 and 254 are due to end up at Kings Heath Depot tonight end of service. That could be it for them as they are anticipated to leave WMT before the Hanslope blockade.

This will be the last week of operation for those two...the end is imminent. Friday or Saturday should be their last runs. Off-lease units will still return for repairs as Siemens hold the maintenance contract on behalf of the ROSCO for these units..... 245 came back for work.

350250 and 254 are out today, just like yesterday, with 246 and 258 still stood down. There were two moves between Kings Heath and Wolverton planned for today, the first has been cancelled but the second 5J71/5J90 is still showing. Moves to Wolverton have been made in the past for 350 end of...

250 and 254 in service today, with 246 and 258 not in service.

246 is back out today, five in service.

Indeed, 249/250/254/258 in service today with 246/261 stood down at Kings Heath.

Another 5Q09 Wembley to Long Marston trip on its way now, meanwhile with those still left in service only three are in use today. 350249/250 and 350254.

350258 back in service this morning. 246/249/250/254/258, just five seeing use today.