Marston Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock

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[Pb_devon]

Please can a mod correct the typo in the thread titel 😉

[grahame]

Please can a mod correct the typo in the thread titel 😉

For the absence of doubt ... about to change
Martson Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock
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Marston Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock

I don't easily spot typos (as you all know) and at first thought you might be questioning "new".  However - I'm willing to go with that as they're a completely new passenger experience ... even though - if they carried on through to Verney Junction and turned south into London - they might get a few wry smiles at that word.

[ellendune]

For the absence of doubt ... about to change
Martson Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock
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Marston Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock

Yes that is the change required

[Lee]

Martson through the ages - A history of the typo:

http://www.vortok.com/news/19/21/Rail-Live-2016

Rail Live 2016

May 11, 2016

Vortok International will be exhibiting at this year's Rail Live show in Long Martson on 22-23 June.

Come and visit us on stand E27

https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/planning-inspector-backs-reopening-honeybourne-railway-line/

The hot topic of reopening the Honeybourne railway line has been backed by the planning inspector who oversaw Stratford District Council’s Core Strategy.

Peter Drew – who last month declared the town’s future housing plan ‘sound’ – has said reinstating the missing section of line between Stratford and Long Martson could provide a long-term solution to the town’s traffic congestion.

http://www.marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk/news-19.htm

The Community Rail Partnership has been successful in securing an exclusive discount for entry to the National Codes Centre at Bletchley Park. This offer, being run as a trial until Easter 2010, allows anyone with a valid Martson Vale Rail Ticket to obtain a 20% discount on entry.

https://www.designweek.co.uk/brand-voice-speaks-up-for-martsons-pedigree-real-ale/

Brand Voice speaks up for Martson’s Pedigree real ale

Brand Voice has created a cricket-themed campaign for Marston’s Pedigree real ale, which launched with an initial Father’s Day promotion yesterday and will run throughout the summer.

https://www.barnettross.co.uk/property.php?id=4871339

Located in this cul-de-sac accessed via Station Road in this popular residential area, close to Martson Green Mainline Rail Station, the Birmingham NEC^» (National Exhibition Centre - about) and Birmingham Airport. Marston Green is a suburb of Birmingham lying approximately 6 miles to the east of the city centre.

And finally...

http://contemplationseats.com/supporters-2/

[johnneyw]

For the absence of doubt ... about to change
Martson Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock
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Marston Vale Line receives first of new Class 230 stock

Yes that is the change required

Oops, that was my typo. Thanks for changing it.

On the subject of DTrain being used elsewhere, don't forget that it's still the hot favourite in many people's view for the new stock on the Isle of Wight Island Line. The decisions on the line's future have been delayed at least twice but some sort of announcement is due "in the coming weeks" according to the Keep Island Line in Franchise Facebook page.

Edit: You've guessed it, a typo!

[Clan Line]

Nice to see the TDrain finally in service.....

[johnneyw]

BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) Look East article, link below. Available until early this evening I think. Starts about 16.45 minutes in.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0004lvt/look-east-west-evening-news-23042019

[Celestial]

Oh dear. I had a look at NR^» (Network Rail - home page) live trains and the 0624 from Bletchley seems to be stuck at Milbrook...

It was a level crossing failure, so nothing to do with the train.

[johnneyw]

There's an interesting review of the Class 230 on the Marston Vale Line from Geoff Marshall of "All the Stations", link below. I found it on the Vivarail website news page.

http://vivarail.co.uk/take-a-ride-along-marston-vale-on-a-230/

[SandTEngineer]

....and another one here: https://youtu.be/9OtzB-g3Zg4

It is strange seeing a former LT/LU unit in two-car format

[grahame]

From Railway Gazette - the 'new' fleet has taken over completely now.

Class 150 and 153 diesel multiple-units have been withdrawn from West Midlands Trains services on the UK^▸ (United Kingdom)'s Marston Vale Line, with all services now operated using Class 230 DMUs^▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) supplied by Vivarail.

[IndustryInsider]

Though not without the odd hiccup reliability wise which they will hopefully soon get on top of.  Hopefully by tomorrow 

[johnneyw]

From Railway Gazette - the 'new' fleet has taken over completely now.

Class 150 and 153 diesel multiple-units have been withdrawn from West Midlands Trains services on the UK^▸ (United Kingdom)'s Marston Vale Line, with all services now operated using Class 230 DMUs^▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) supplied by Vivarail.

That was an interesting interview with Adrian Shooter embedded in the Railway Gazette article too. I knew they were looking at the USA and they seem to be making headway there.