East Midlands Connect fleet

[P156KWJ]

I am incredibly confused about what is happening with the East Midlands trains Sprinter fleet, on their connect routes. I noticed that we acquired 153311 and 153326 from 'one' and 153313 from Northern, and a few from FGW too. I presume that this was due to the fact that CT's 170s went to London midland or CrossCountry. But, I now hear that we are losing the centre cars from our exTPE 3 car 158s, to then recieve 158s from either FGW or Northern or ScotRail, or if they are now going to Northern :-?

 

[175001]

Well EMT are recieving 153321 in Heart of Wales sceme from ATW, which I probably rode for the last time yesturday.

If I remember correctly, over the summer the interiors were in ATW
colours, but it was in a greyish, redish scheme yesturday, possibly ready
for the transfer I wonder?

 

[theblackwatch]

EMT are getting 158863-5 from FGW, along with 153321 from ATW as mentioned by 175001, plus another two 153s and a 158 (I don't know the identities) from Northern.

 

[rail-britain]

Where will the centre cars for Class 158s go?

 

[First ScotRail]

Northern

 

[Jim]

158863 is at ScotRail currently!

 

[P156KWJ]

cheers for all your help!

 

[theblackwatch]

158863 is at ScotRail currently!

Only on loan from FGW tho - not actually part of the FSR fleet.

 

[First ScotRail]

No will return to Northern and FSR will get 7 more.

 

[P156KWJ]

I have travelled on 153311, 153313 and 153326 (well, it was a combo, so in theory I only travelled in 326, although I did walk through the other two!