007 was practical handling/passout for Lime St drivers
Nothing agreed as yet.
Was anything agreed in the union meeting then today? If so, project manager is getting something signed off on Wednesday to get the ball rolling on the 27th
Waiting to hear from result of the meeting. Doubt it will start on 27th all DI's booked on other courses. Could be wrong though
Apparently something is getting signed off today by the DTM...
Where is the maintenance being carried out?
Neville Hill mostly and just gets swapped in Leeds. I believe Sheffield fitters have a limited knowledge of them at the moment for small jobs at Doncaster but obviously their knowledge will grow as they’ll be learning the 195s and differences to be able to maintain a 331
The first Class 331 trip round Leeds North West under its own power was on the night of 19th - 20th July for testing / route proving purposes (5Z99) - unfortunately I don't know which unit was used. Good to hear they're out and about up there again.
Yes, you're right about the night time trip, forgot that!! And the 2nd of today's trips was cancelled, and as I type this it looks like the 3rd also, the Test Match effect??
Only for testing. Blackpool service is supposed to be starting soon though with 331s as posted earlier on here.
September 9th is the planned date for 3 diagrams on the Liverpool to Blackpool run (if enough drivers have completed the conversion training!)
Nothing to do with Dtm's, it's between management and DEC,driver's employment council who decides on training
