Northern Class 323 & 350 Cascade Updates

[43102EMR]

Not keen to say where you heard said rumours then?

No I just missed your reply

Heard it from some Northern staff, however they’re not involved with the project hence why I said it’s a rumor and happy for further verification

 

[Geeves]

GBR with the various logos of the areas they will serve was one we heard, Weaver Network (eventually), Bee Network and the Liverpool M

 

[43102EMR]

GBR with the various logos of the areas they will serve was one we heard, Weaver Network (eventually), Bee Network and the Liverpool M

Ah brilliant, thanks!

 

[A S Leib]

GBR with the various logos of the areas they will serve was one we heard, Weaver Network (eventually), Bee Network and the Liverpool M

Will that be the same in (edit: South; I forgot Weaver was W Yorks) Yorkshire or the North East, given the lack of Angel Network branding for the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains and how few Northern services the North East* has?

*going by the combined authority, just Newcastle – Morpeth (Chathill), Ashington and Hexham completely in it, and Carlisle – Middlesbrough as one which is mostly in the NE.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

GBR with the various logos of the areas they will serve was one we heard, Weaver Network (eventually), Bee Network and the Liverpool M

Probably the best solution.

 

[33109]

What works are they having done at Long Marston before they enter service?

Dunno if it can be carried out there but interior refresh & repaint into gbr livery or whatever local colours they'll be in.

 

[childwallblues]

They’re being maintained at Ardwick.

I think somebody has posted further back on the thread Ardwick with some work at Manchester International and Allerton.

 

[M60lad]

Are you sure it was 323226? That is showing as paired up with 323228 on Realtime Trains and is currently booked to operate 08:23 Blackpool North-Manchester Airport service.

 

[CR165022]

Are you sure it was 323226? That is showing as paired up with 323228 on Realtime Trains and is currently booked to operate 08:23 Blackpool North-Manchester Airport service.

It was 323236 and 323238 involved in that

 

[Class 466]

Looks as though 323230 was tonight’s failure at Guide Bridge/Hadfield

 

[Leyland Bus]

323226 suffered a seized axle yesterday, and appears to have caused a bit of damage to the unit. It's currently waiting to a Wheel Skate on PLT 1 at Manchester Oxford Rd, to either Allerton, Ardwick or Longsight

Still on Platform 1 but has had the skate fitted and has moved up the platform slightly...

Picture taken 0605 02/09.

 

[Mamorin]

323226 is now back in service, currently operating the 18:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G89566/2026-09-02

 

[CR165022]

323226 is now back in service, currently operating the 18:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G89566/2026-09-02

226 was never not in service, it's 236 that was involved in that whole thing

 

[Mamorin]

Whoops my bad. Thanks for the correction.

Clearly got the numbers mixed up when I was searching on RTT.

 

[Liam L]

323242 is back in traffic.

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:G89845/2026-09-08/detailed

 

[Class 466]

With 323218 & 242 now back in service, that just leaves 229 out of use long term - presumably to follow soon.

 

[Jamesrob637]

But will 350s come out to play on Sundays?! Will the issues be resolved by December 27?

 

[Class 466]

But will 350s come out to play on Sundays?! Will the issues be resolved by December 27?

Given 323s do, quite obviously they will. There’s a number of other places to discuss the North West Sundays issue, this is not that place

 

[Jamesrob637]

Given 323s do, quite obviously they will. There’s a number of other places to discuss the North West Sundays issue, this is not that place

Yes but I thought maybe 331s would suffice with the current reduced timetable. Like no 769s are out Sundays at present.

 

[43102EMR]

Yes but I thought maybe 331s would suffice with the current reduced timetable. Like no 769s are out Sundays at present.

Given how many 769s there are vs 323s in Northern’s fleet and the fact there will be 37 350s, I don’t think that will mean no 350s on Sundays…