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    Haymarket to Dalmeny electrification

    Perhaps that why 769s are being brought up to scratch looking for work.
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    Haymarket to Dalmeny electrification

    The Scottish Government few funds for electrification are being spent on the East Kilbride project. As is the contractor. So probably not a lot will change in Fife till that is completed. Then there is the slight problem of a tunnel to consider in Fife that will take a lot of cash to solve.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    A bit off topic, but the early ScotRail trains treated with vinyls are now showing signs of wear. Noticed a couple earlier today
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    East Kilbride/Barrhead electrification updates

    According to RTT the 1247 yesterday was 6 cars with 4 on Friday The 1317 both yesterday and Friday was a 4. The only 2 car was the 1347 both Friday and Saturday. None are really peaks though.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    You are of course entitled to you view, even if it is flawed.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Any train delivered from the factory, whether brand new or returned for work will probably not be accepted to the fleet. In all probability the mileage test may or will have been returned to zero for a another test free milage to accumulate. Livery is not really a sign of acceptance and is...
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Certainly was delivered from Merchant Park today and put in a good mileage in the process.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Unbranded 807002 being delivered today from Merchant Park to Oxley. Going via Edinburgh and Carlisle.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Although it must be said that the ECML does see a good number of Passenger trains and little electric freight trains. In some areas dual mode trains are running on diesel for now. Till upgrades are completed On the WCML the OHL to Manchester and Liverpool was installed in the Mid 60s and is...
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    What is the best place for freight trains in Glasgow area

    Holytown will also give freight from Mosdend going South or East. Any going North or East would suit Coatbridge. My vote would be Holytown.
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    Could LSL be launching a competitor service to the Jacobite?

    The coaches were WCR and have still not had CDL Fitted So seems a bit of a waste of time if they are not allowed to be used in service without CDL being fitted They do have a MK2 set which is fitted though.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    N No doubt an electric bus lease could be arranged if the will was there to become emission free. Holyrood has had their budget cut by Westminster and are spending it in other areas that they deem is more important.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    N No doubt an electric bus lease could be arranged if the will was there to become emission free.
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    GW 769s to Scotrail?

    These paths look like test runs and will be able to get OHL Power at Barassie. The Ayr line is currently closed beyond Prestwick Town to electric trains. With a diesel shuttle to Ayr due to a dangerous building being removed.
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    Haymarket to Dalmeny electrification

    It's all down to budget cuts and how and where you want to spent the scarce funds.
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    Presumably till supply is upgraded the 807s will cover Birmingham and Blackpool services
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    Haymarket to Dalmeny electrification

    Think it has been delayed due to a lack of cash. Who knows a new financial year next week. May start up again. However SPL are busy doing the East Kilbride electrification for now. So very doubtful.
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    New East Linton Station - Progress & Updates

    Think it was all down to funding. A new financial year coming up next week
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    Progress on Avanti West Coast's 805/807s Hitachi AT300 sets

    No doubt the scenic way to Oxley all counts towards the units mileage accumulation. When an 807 is despatched it goes via Edinburgh and the ECML then the WCML On electric. They even put in an odd trip to Glasgow for mileage. All of which is cleated to use.
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    Merseyrail Class 777 introduction updates

    Passing Warrington yesterday there wefe two power cars towing 2 units parked in the yard facing North.

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