Why are the Class 390 Pendolinos running with coupling doors open?

[mbreckers]

Was in Glasgow Central and Motherwell stations for quite a bit yesterday, all 390's I saw had the coupling doors either open or removed

 

[Rick1984]

The 442's doors seem to be on and off more than a hookers knickers.

Think there currently off

 

[driver_m]

First modified hatch has apparently been done and the hatches will be put back to normal as they get put through maintenance.

 

[sd0733]

Just sat next to 390006 now and that's got the coupling cover on at least at the north end

 

[thenorthern]

Out of all the Pendolinos I saw today only Virgin Knight (390152) had coupleing doors fitted although they were quite grubby compared to the rest of the train.

 

[razourlight962]

You seen the cab video too then?

Which video would this be? Could you link me, please?

 

[Bungle965]

Last night i saw 390154 also had its coupler doors back on.
Sam

 

[The Planner]

Which video would this be? Could you link me, please?

Unless it is made its way outside of NR and various other TOC offices, no.

 

[59CosG95]

Last night i saw 390154 also had its coupler doors back on.
Sam

Saw it with closed doors as well this morning. Quite a few of them now have reinstated doors.

 

[sn1975]

Hi - just wondering if all of the 390's have their coupling doors back yet?

 

[cjmillsnun]

The 442's doors seem to be on and off more than a hookers knickers.

Think there currently off

They've been off pretty much since they've been in GatEx use.

 

[Stonesourscotty]

is it true some Pendolinos and voyagers are gaining some "Special" November only liveries?

 

[fowler9]

I heard way back when that with the 442's the covers cut someones finger/fingers off. I believe with the Pendo's the official reason is so they look more butch!

 

[thenorthern]

I think all or near enough all the Pendolinos have had their coupling doors re-fitted.

Some now have new passenger doors fitted that are a grey colour rather than the black and white doors previously.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Are they actually new doors, not just a repaint?