Merseyrail Class 777 introduction updates

[harrym508131]

777.005/011 on Chesters today (7 October)

was 001 005 and 012

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has anyone got the updated 777 diagrams please?

 

[The_Train]

was 001 005 and 012

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has anyone got the updated 777 diagrams please?

So it wasn't 011?

 

[samrammstein]

777142 was on the Headbolt Lane workings at lunchtime today, 507028 was on the Kirkby runs at the same time.

 

[harrym508131]

So it wasn't 011?

nope 001

 

[Bevan Price]

777.003 parked in the siding (with rusty track) at West Kirby today about noon (9 October).

 

[FrodshamJnct]

Is it a 777 that’s gone bang at James St at the moment?

 

[MTN 24J]

Is it a 777 that’s gone bang at James St at the moment?

Wondering the same. Causing chaos!

 

[TheSel]

From Merseyrail website



Chester line:

• 1542 Chester to Liverpool will terminate at James Street.
• 1557 Chester to Liverpool will start at Rock Ferry.

Ellesmere Port line:

• 1539 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central will terminate at Birkenhead Central.
• 1609 Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central will terminate at Birkenhead Central.
• 1622 Liverpool Central to Ellesmere Port will start at Birkenhead Central 1630.
• 1652 Liverpool Central to Ellesmere Port will start at Birkenhead Central 1700.

New Brighton line:

• Services are currently running as scheduled.

West Kirby line:

• 1551 West Kirby to Liverpool Central has been terminated at James Street due to a broken down train.
• 1606 West Kirby to Liverpool Central will terminate at Birkenhead North.
• 1621 West Kirby to Liverpool Central will terminate at Birkenhead North.
• 1625 Liverpool Central to West Kirby has been cancelled.
• 1640 Liverpool Central to West Kirby will start at Birkenhead North 1652.
• 1655 Liverpool Central to West Kirby will start at Birkenhead North 1707.

 

[FrodshamJnct]

Wondering the same. Causing chaos!

It is. Had to walk to Lime Street as an alternative. Time for a beer or two whilst I wait though so not the end of the world

Edit - problem was with 507033 apparently, brakes locked.

 

[karlbbb]

It is. Had to walk to Lime Street as an alternative. Time for a beer or two whilst I wait though so not the end of the world

Edit - problem was with 507033 apparently, brakes locked.

Still there now at 1740! There was a similar incident a few months ago where a 777 had its brakes locked on but as I recall it got stuck just past Walton Junction which definitely caused some issues.

 

[Vespa]

It is. Had to walk to Lime Street as an alternative. Time for a beer or two whilst I wait though so not the end of the world

Edit - problem was with 507033 apparently, brakes locked.

Were the passengers evacuated in the loop tunnel or remained on the train ?

 

[karlbbb]

Not even 0700 and it would appear two units have already popped. 2O02 is missing and 2Q02 (0635 Central to Kirkby) is still at Central having just changed to 5Q02. Guess they don’t like the rain!

 

[childwallblues]

777024 777028 and 777030 have arrived at Walton Old Sidings

 

[ExRes]

777024 777028 and 777030 have arrived at Walton Old Sidings

And stayed there, according to RTT last nights 6Q78 to Kirkdale was cancelled and is scheduled to run as 2254 6Q80 tonight

 

[L401CJF]

And stayed there, according to RTT last nights 6Q78 to Kirkdale was cancelled and is scheduled to run as 2254 6Q80 tonight

Confirmed by sight passing on a TFW service earlier, still there. Didn't catch unit numbers.

 

[gazr]

Have seen a picture on Twitter of 777146 in service. Have any others made an appearance apart from 142/146/148?

 

[TheSel]

Have seen a picture on Twitter of 777146 in service. Have any others made an appearance apart from 142/146/148?

Yeah - 777146 is on the xx09 departures from Headbolt Lane

Photo below (mine) of 777146 at Rice Lane, working 2F31 1309 Headbolt Lane to Liverpool Central today.

 

[Skie]

30 minute service to Headbolt started today.

 

[Rhysdabeast]

And stayed there, according to RTT last nights 6Q78 to Kirkdale was cancelled and is scheduled to run as 2254 6Q80 tonight

777024 moved tonight on 6Q80, 777028/030 will remain at Walton until there’s room

 

[73001]

No battery trains this morning... everything from Headbolt Lane cancelled until after the peak, starting / terminating at Kirkby.

 

[karlbbb]

No battery trains this morning... everything from Headbolt Lane cancelled until after the peak, starting / terminating at Kirkby.

Any idea on what the issue is? This has got to be one of the most inept introductions of a new train type.

 

[73001]

Looks like they've got one battery out now, so hourly service at the minute again. No one's going to chance it whilst it's like this.

 

[Sam 76]

Any idea on what the issue is? This has got to be one of the most inept introductions of a new train type.

To be fair the battery units were always going to take a lot of getting used too. And they’ve done better than I thought initially other than this morning

 

[8A Rail]

Update: No 777150 and 777152 were delivered to Kirkdale CS today from WOJn MSC Sidings via 6Q77.

For some unknown reason / oversight / incorrect info, I had 777150 at Kirkdale CS already but only delivered today! Sorry.

Kirkdale C.S. = 001 to 020 inclusive, 023, 026, 031, 036, 049, 140, 142, 144, 146, 148, 150 and 152.

Update - No 777024 was delivered to Kirkdale CS late last night with both No's 777028 and 030 remaining at WOJn MSC Sidings for the time being.

 

[YorkRailFan]

Update: No trains are able to call at Headbolt Lane per National Rail.

 

[TheSel]

From Merseyrail's website:

"Due to a train fault at Headbolt Lane the Headbolt Lane line is disrupted. Disruption is expected until 18:00 13/10.

Impact:
Train services to Headbolt Lane will be suspended between Kirkby and Headbolt Lane.

Customer Advice:
Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Kirkby and Headbolt Lane in both directions until further notice."

 

[Pacef8]

Can they not tow the flat one away with a charged one ! Oh the coupling may not be compatible . Mr rotherham must be miles away by now launch day succeded ✔️

 

[Vinnym]

Can they not tow the flat one away with a charged one ! Oh the coupling may not be compatible . Mr rotherham must be miles away by now launch day succeded ✔️

He only appears when there is some positive news, otherwise he remains in his bunker.

 

[childwallblues]

He only appears when there is some positive news, otherwise he remains in his bunker.

He appears to be busy thinking of his next success - trolleybus to Liverpool Airport! The man is a genius for finding ways to spend other peoples money.

 

[mcnw35282]

I say we all bombard his office and ask for our money back, since he personally built every train by hand himself.

Better still, let’s elect a Tory next time round and see how many transport works get approved!