Class 333 Leeds to Doncaster

[Harvey B]

A while back on this Forum that the 333s would eventually be a regular sight on the doncaster line.

Is this plan still going to be a thing or has it been shelved?

 

[Adam0984]

shelved staying as 331s

 

[Harvey B]

I won't lie but I actually think it is upsetting that they won't

 

[Adam0984]

Never say never though plans change and it may end up that when the 4 car 331s are swapped with the 3 cars the 333s might become the train of the Donny line

 

[43096]

Never say never though plans change and it may end up that when the 4 car 331s are swapped with the 3 cars the 333s might become the train of the Donny line

That was what drove the 333s to Doncaster plan: that line needs 4-car trains, so the plan to run pairs of 3-car 331s to replace the Dusty Bins meant 333s had to do the Doncaster run.

 

[Adam0984]

Plans change so much who knows whats gonna happen

 

[4REP]

One plan possible could be to run through services from the Airdale line to Doncaster as 6 cars which has been mentioned.

 

[Spartacus]

One plan possible could be to run through services from the Airdale line to Doncaster as 6 cars which has been mentioned.

I can’t see that being a good idea at all, all it’ll do is spread delays from one area onto the other, while adding further risk at Leeds west end. Perhaps even dafter an idea than the long distance TPE locals.

 

[Tracked]

I can’t see that being a good idea at all, all it’ll do is spread delays from one area onto the other, while adding further risk at Leeds west end. Perhaps even dafter an idea than the long distance TPE locals.

Doncaster Platform 6, where they'd usually go from, would be too short. I don't think 7 is much longer, and using 4/8 wouldn't be practical.