CAF class 197 Civity for TfW: News and updates on introduction.

[TT-ONR-NRN]

There's an increase in 197 diagrams again tomorrow up from 20 to 23 in passenger service (plus 4 training units)
Most look to be strengthening in the North but after reverting to a 15x recently 1W91/1V96 goes over to a 3 car 197 diagram.

A sort of Take Two, eh

 

[sd0733]

A sort of Take Two, eh

Seems to be! Hopefully lasts more than a couple of days this time

 

[Techniquest]

1V96 is a bit of a funky one isn't it, non-stop Shrewsbury to Hereford!

Good news though that more 197s are coming out to play!

 

[The_Train]

197045 and 046 have also joined the fleet now.

Have either carried passengers yet do you know please?

 

[sd0733]

Have either carried passengers yet do you know please?

No, they've been used for training but not in service yet.

 

[6Gtraincrew]

197046 will be today as it's out in pax service for first time.

 

[The_Train]

197046 will be today as it's out in pax service for first time.

On this according to RTT - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W26345/2023-09-04/detailed

 

[175001]

197101 on the 0930 Piccadilly to Carmarthen this morning

 

[Anonymous10]

197101 on the 0930 Piccadilly to Carmarthen this morning

Probably will see a set swap at Cardiff.

 

[175001]

Yeah thought as much

 

[craigybagel]

Probably will see a set swap at Cardiff.

150255 taking over at Cardiff

 

[Anonymous10]

150255 taking over at Cardiff

As expected it would be a 150 or 175.

 

[Jacob Porrett]

197118 off to Crewe on Thursday then off to Wolverton on Friday.

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197051 first day in passenger service today.

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Today's 197 drag consists off 66593+197118.

 

[SeaKing]

Saw 197108 & 197045 on 5Q43 Chester DMUD to Crewe South Yard 15.40 yesterday

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Also when at Chester yesterday travelled past the Depot and it looked like 197123 at the back, is this possible?

 

[Western 52]

4 car set working between Carmarthen and Swansea today. First time I've noticed one here.

Realtime Trains | 3E07 0830 Carmarthen to Swansea | 08/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 3E07 0830 departure from Carmarthen to Swansea on 08/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Anonymous10]

4 car set working between Carmarthen and Swansea today. First time I've noticed one here.

Realtime Trains | 3E07 0830 Carmarthen to Swansea | 08/09/2023

Real-time train running information for 3E07 0830 departure from Carmarthen to Swansea on 08/09/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

They've ran as training for a few months to Carmarthen.

 

[Western 52]

They've ran as training for a few months to Carmarthen.

Usually as 2 car though.

 

[absolutelymilk]

Anyone know if the 09.21 or 10.21 from Crewe to Chester tomorrow will be a 197?

 

[sd0733]

Anyone know if the 09.21 or 10.21 from Crewe to Chester tomorrow will be a 197?

All the Crewe to Chesters are booked 197. Should be 197011 on the shuttle tomorrow

 

[absolutelymilk]

All the Crewe to Chesters are booked 197. Should be 197011 on the shuttle tomorrow

Brilliant, thank you!

 

[Jez]

Does anyone know what's on 1322 Cardiff to Holyhead today? There is nothing listed on RTT. I'm hoping to ride a few 197s today, I see a pair of them are scheduled for the 1549 Manchester, I may go for that.

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Does anyone know what's on 1322 Cardiff to Holyhead today? There is nothing listed on RTT. I'm hoping to ride a few 197s today, I see a pair of them are scheduled for the 1549 Manchester, I may go for that.

It should be one, or both, of 197049 and 197001.

 

[Jez]

It should be one, or both, of 197049 and 197001.

Great. Thank you !

 

[6Gtraincrew]

Does anyone know what's on 1322 Cardiff to Holyhead today? There is nothing listed on RTT. I'm hoping to ride a few 197s today, I see a pair of them are scheduled for the 1549 Manchester, I may go for that.

197014 & 197048 showing on 13:22 x CDF

049 & 001 on 15:49 x MAN

 

[Jez]

197014 & 197048 showing on 13:22 x CDF

049 & 001 on 15:49 x MAN

Thank you. I may be able to get both!

I'm.currently on a 158 to Cardiff, can't think the last time I had a 158.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Thank you. I may be able to get both!

I'm.currently on a 158 to Cardiff, can't think the last time I had a 158.

How funny Jez, I too am on a 158 to Cardiff and also hoping to catch 197048 at Cardiff Ctrl. Small world.

Any progress on 197106, which I believe was apparently close to entering service?

 

[Jez]

How funny Jez, I too am on a 158 to Cardiff and also hoping to catch 197048 at Cardiff Ctrl. Small world.

Any progress on 197106, which I believe was apparently close to entering service?

I'm on 048 now

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

I'm on 048 now

Good to know it's running to allocation. I will pick it up on the northbound. Thanks.

 

[Caleb2010]

Does anyone know if and / or when the 197’s will go on the Aberystwyth line? Is it likely that they will wait till the Barmouth Bridge block is completed- if they are?

 

[Anonymous10]

Does anyone know if and / or when the 197’s will go on the Aberystwyth line? Is it likely that they will wait till the Barmouth Bridge block is completed- if they are?

Not due to enter service till next year.