Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

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Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

« on: February 01, 2008, 07:22:15 »

There would appear to be a number of short workings/shorter trains this morning (link below.)
http://www.savethetrain.org.uk/running.php


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Re: Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2008, 09:13:14 »

I am reliably informed that 153368 was on the Severn Beach Line this morning.


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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2008, 18:27:47 »

you are spot on the refurb 153 was on Severn Beach duties


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Re: Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2008, 18:37:22 »

Quote from: dog box on February 01, 2008, 18:27:47

you are spot on the refurb 153 was on Severn Beach duties

Its actually 1 of 2 now.
153305 and 153368 are both refurbished.


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Re: Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2008, 18:38:30 »

I'd be intersted to see how well loaded the SB^▸ line was!


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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2008, 18:48:39 »

Quote from: devon_metro on February 01, 2008, 18:38:30

I'd be intersted to see how well loaded the SB^▸ line was!

Normally quite well - off peak.


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Re: Short Workings/Shorter Trains (01/02/2008)

« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2008, 00:41:48 »

153368 was also on Worcester workings including the 1702 to Southampton Central via the Stroud Valley line and Melksham.

Quote from: devon_metro on February 01, 2008, 18:38:30

I'd be intersted to see how well loaded the SB^▸ line was!

SB line overcrowding, along with Yate passengers being left behind, is featured in the article link below.
http://thisisbristol.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=145365&command=displayContent&sourceNode=145191&contentPK=19738843&folderPk=83726&pNodeId=144922


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