Class 168 Refurbishment Discussion and Updates

[CR165022]

Another attempt for a Crewe unit swap on the 29th.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K66382/2026-09-29/detailed

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K66378/2026-09-29/detailed

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Crewe swap cancelled again today.

168329 also only managed just over a week in service and is already sat in Banbury doing nothing again.

 

[800002]

168329 also only managed just over a week in service and is already sat in Banbury doing nothing again.

How do we know that it's not meant to be doing precisely that?

 

[Sparks807Evo]

It would not entirely surprise me if it’s run into problems. In its first week of return to service the air con in one coach seemed to be struggling and toilet already locked out of use…

 

[800002]

There weren't any obvious mis forms out of Banbury this morning, apart from a 165-2 deputising for a 168-2.

329 is more than likely surplus to requirement this morning.

 

[JMW146]

How do we know that it's not meant to be doing precisely that?

The water tanks for the toilet have split and flooded it

 

[CR165022]

The water tanks for the toilet have split and flooded it

Thankfully doesn't seem to have been too serious of an issue as it is back out today with 165018

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168110 has returned back from Crewe just now with 168001, however no unit went off to replace it this morning. There was a path for one to, which I believe was meant to be 168113, however the run was cancelled.

 

[MerlinRail 804]

168110 has returned back from Crewe just now with 168001, however no unit went off to replace it this morning. There was a path for one to, which I believe was meant to be 168113, however the run was cancelled.

Cool, I’ll update the list. I see there was a move from banbury to aylesbury after they got back from crewe. was this the same units? Also am I right in saying 165029 returned from doncaster today and 013 + 022 went off?

 

[CR165022]

Cool, I’ll update the list. I see there was a move from banbury to aylesbury after they got back from crewe. was this the same units? Also am I right in saying 165029 returned from doncaster today and 013 + 022 went off?

Yep, both 001 & 110 did the run to Aylesbury. Correct about 165029, 013 & 022 too.

 

[MerlinRail 804]

Yep, both 001 & 110 did the run to Aylesbury. Correct about 165029, 013 & 022 too.

Perfect, I've updated the list. I'm assuming 165003 is still at Doncaster, and that 013 & 022 are the only other units there

 

[50002Superb]

165003 today at Wabtec

 

[CR165022]

168214 heading off to Crewe for refurb this morning.

Edit 14/10: 168110 has re-entered service this morning.