Networker ECS runs via Dover this week

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As per the title, this week a 10-car Networker has been running ECS between Tonbridge and Ramsgate via Dover, then back, in between its normal Tunbridge Wells' passenger service diagrams. Apparently this is for driver knowledge and because 375s are in short supply at the moment. The setup though is making for some enthusiast spotting opportunities, and revealed to me that you can run Networkers through Shakespeare tunnel if no passengers are aboard (as opposed to not running them through there full stop).

Today it was 466018, 465192 and 465019; yesterday 466038, 465020 and 465162 had the honour, with more opportunities tomorrow and Friday:

Realtime Trains | 5Z01 1132 Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate | 04/03/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Z01 1132 departure from Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate on 04/03/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 5Z01 1132 Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate | 03/03/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Z01 1132 departure from Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate on 03/03/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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STP paths in for this coming Tuesday and Wednesday as well, 5Z01 down and 5Z02 up:

Realtime Trains | 5Z01 1132 Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate | 17/03/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Z01 1132 departure from Tonbridge Jubilee Sidings to Ramsgate on 17/03/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Realtime Trains | 5Z02 1322 Ramsgate to Tonbridge | 17/03/2026

Real-time train running information for 5Z02 1322 departure from Ramsgate to Tonbridge on 17/03/2026. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

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Return forms the ECS to Tunbridge Wells for 2H54 so should hopefully be Networkers, bar any changes that happen on the day(s).