London Midland

[SK15 GZG (Moderator)]

RE: London Midland

(08/08/2015 21:35)wirralbus Wrote:  It is also that they are similar to the class 320's that Scotrail operate , when built there was some differences hence the differing class designations .

The differences between the two classes that I can remember are:

- The 320s are capable of 90 mph and the 321s are capable of 100 mph
- The 321s were originally four car units but are being reformed to three car units
- The 321s were fitted with toilets from new. The 320s only gained them relatively recently

With the 321s being reformed I wonder where the seven spare carriages are going to go

[507022]

RE: London Midland

(08/08/2015 20:22)Metroline1511 Wrote:  I understand that the 7 321s with London Midland are going to Abellio ScotRail.

Thanks, that now makes sense!

[childwallblues]

RE: London Midland
319429 is undertaking daily testing between Bletchley and Rugby.

[childwallblues]

RE: London Midland
The 321s on the Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey branch are due to be replaced on 20 September by different traction.
321412 and 321416 have gone to WABTEC Doncaster for re-furbishment prior to transfer to Scotrail.

[childwallblues]

RE: London Midland
321413 is due to be the final 321 on the St Albans branch.
313013 and 319460 are due to leave Silverton for Northampton imminently.

[SLTRegular]

RE: London Midland
a 313?

[childwallblues]

RE: London Midland

(18/09/2015 01:45)SLTRegular Wrote:  a 313?

Should say Wolverton!

[wirralbus]

RE: London Midland
Birmingham New Street Station Redevelopment is nearly complete and will fully open tomorrow 20th September . Hopefully be a while before any more development is needed at this station.

[Metroline1511]

RE: London Midland
Great news about Birmingham New Street station! I believed it was due to reopen fully in September. All we need is for the rebuilt Pallasades, I understand to be renamed Grand Central, to open followed by the Metro extension there.

[wirralbus]

RE: London Midland
Its always nice to see building work completed and for the new building to then be used to its full potential.