Moderator note: Some posts have been split to, https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/media/5488/sat-27-sun-28-nov-other-routes.pdf, https://www.railforums.co.uk/threador-to-go-to-directly-operated-railway.225338/. So it is true. It suits the unions and staff as well though. - 10/07/2019 07:52. Lot..593E.N GAUGE FARISH 374-355 CROSSCOUNTRY HST MK3 COACH 45003#15# 19.00 0 bids 4.45 postage 1d 1h Hornby R427 BR Intercity Mk3 HST Restaurant buffet 125 coach 49.00 Click & Collect 3.35 postage hornby mk3 HST older shorties bellows corridor connectors x 5 oo em finescale 4.00 1.50 postage Website Builders; rc swap meet ohio 2022. armbian bullseye vs jammy; named collective dupe; le2123 oneplus 9 pro; Related articles; cz p10m extended magazine The MTU engines fitted are of the type 16V 4000 R41, which give a maximum power of 2,720 kW. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hornby R2949 Arriva Cross Country Hst 125 Class 43 Bodies Spares Repairs 00gauge at the best online prices at eBay! Manchester-Birmingham which really does justify more than hourly? These included:[36]. The entire Voyager fleet was put through a refurbishment programme to provide extra seats and luggage space on all trains. Klaus Eldritch CrossCountry HST's diagrams with power car and stock allocations Other Railnews readers (and I) would prefer not to be SHOUTED AT again!--Ed. The RAIB made the recommendation (18) for operators to investigate and mitigate corrosion in order that the original structural design is maintained. London North Eastern Railway have commenced passenger service of their new Azuma HITACHI units and are planning to withdraw all of theirInter City 125 sets by next year. I use to work on the 43 they were the most reliable trains. Cross Country could well do with taking 10-12 Class 43 and shed load of coaches cos 2 talking about this. The network is centred at Birmingham New Street station. Well quite. Companies deliberately rely on rest day working because the enhanced rates are still cheaper than hiring loads of staff to sit spare. Increasing the frequency of services during peak times on several routes; This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 10:37. Robin Boyle 43184 1V50 InterCity HST Cross Country HST Power Car 43184 in Inter City Livery heads up 1V50 the 06:06 Edinburgh to Plymouth, taking the Bristol line at Standish Junction. [5][6], After taking over the franchise, CrossCountry continued to operate the existing timetable including the West Coast Main Line services for four weeks. But unless the Arriva management is truly delusional, why wouldnt they authorise a driver who is quite capable and knowledgeable in driving HSTs to do so when they require drivers with this very skill? One assumes the plan is 8 and 9 car hourly trunk route services Bournemouth - Manchester and Plymouth - Edinburgh. On The Cameras Tomorrow Thursday 23rd February 2023, On The Cameras Tomorrow Friday 24th February 2023, On The Cameras Today Wednesday 1st March 2023, On The Cameras Tomorrow Thursday 2nd March 2023, On The Cameras Today Tuesday 28th February 2023, On The Cameras Tomorrow Wednesday 1st March 2023, On The Cameras Today Monday 27th February 2023. [18] During September 2020, it was announced that the emergency agreements with train operating companies introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom were to be extended for 18months, and that all passenger rail franchising in Great Britain was abandoned. The carriages feature contemporary and modern colour schemes and have been fitted with new seating and tables, carpets, curtains, refreshed toilet facilities, enhanced lighting and power sockets throughout. In the morning my local station (Beeston) has lost the 0913, 1013 and 1113 Birmingham services meaning that if you miss the 0845 to Birmingham your next direct service (without changing at Nottingham or Leicester) is at 1213 nearly three and a half hours later. Any small numbers of peak extras can / should then be slotted in on top just to make sure everything possible runs. | JavaScript is disabled. This means that: you may need to charge, collect, and remit the GST/HST on your taxable supplies of property and services you make in Canada you may need to file GST/HST returns on a regular basis This has nothing to do with money. You are using an out of date browser. Ive written today to Ian Prosser, the Chief Inspector of Railways and Director of Railway Safety, calling on him to instruct rail companies across Britain including ScotRail to withdraw their HSTs because of the risk they pose to passengers. 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JavaScript is disabled. Power car 43303 brings up the rear. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These included: In April 2017, it was announced the proposed changes would not be proceeding. It had continued: 'RAIB considered whether the extent of corrosion may have significantly affected the way the coach structures deformed and in particular the loss of survival space in the leading coach. the tssa is right, the vehicles belong on a heritage railway at under 30mph, having seen the way the gwr crashes twenty years ago had vehicles split in half, with cabs detaching from the underframes. Mods - perhaps the thread should be re-titled something like "Cross Country Service Reductions and Alterations, 28-11-2021 onwards"? I would describe that as sub optimal but assume this id DfT working up the plans for GBR. You probably can resource the reduced service properly using Voyagers, but not the full service. Registered in England & Wales The replacements are 4 car voyagers, made available by splitting diagrams that currently use voyager pairs. More All Messages By This Member previous page #3600 next page Join {HSTgen@groups.io to automatically receive all group messages. [47] High Speed Trains were hired from East Coast and East Midlands Trains on a number of occasions to operate services from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth when HSTs or Voyagers were unavailable. But don't worry guys. The 43 has at least another twelve to fifteen years in them. [10], By mid-2020, CrossCountry had considerably curtailed its services in response to the significant decline of passenger travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All your workforce needs. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For further information on CrossCountry services and future franchise plans log on to www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk CrossCountry is part of the Arriva group which operates transport services in 12 European countries, employs more than 38,000 people and provides more than one billion passenger journeys every year. Learn how your comment data is processed. Several services from the Central Trains franchise were also to be added. 3 2nd class coaches on a Scotland to Bournemouth service is ridiculous by the time you get on at oxford your standing. Email: CrossCountry services are operated using diesel trains only, since none of the routes it operates are fully electrified. [13][14], While the franchise had been originally due to conclude on 31 March 2016, during August 2013, it was announced that it had been extended until December 2019. Download list: Locomotives: Class 43 + Mk3 (HST) - CrossCountry Requires the Classic European Assets pack available from Steam, this is also included with many other products, so you may already have it installed. The situation for 6th December onwards is currently unclear. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch had said the HST which was derailed at Carmont in August 2020 had shown signs of corrosion. Your email address will not be published. GWR intercity services are now provided by Class 8xx Intercity Expresses.--Ed.]. It really was a 'quantum leap' from previous trains in terms of both comfort and speed. Similarly, at Worcestershire Parkway, the low-level platforms are served only by CrossCountry, but the station is managed by Great Western Railway, which serves only the high-level platforms. The opportunity to join the railtour at Kidderminster really is a rarity. Fax: 0844 443 2700 | DESemail("contact","railnews.co.uk"); Welsh government blames London for rail fares increase, Carmont report reaction: 'more needs to be done', Drains at Carmont crash site not built as designed, RMT urges rail summit in wake of Carmont report, Questions over drainage at Carmont derailment site. Surely the DfT require a Business Continuety plan as part of the tender evaluation process? CrossCountry's services have been periodically disrupted by industrial action amongst its staff, often due to disputes over rostering and pay. 15:01 - Cross Country HST power cars route refresher - 5Z43 Laira Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to Laira Traction & Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot DERBY CAMERAS (In partnership with Rail Operations Group) DONCASTER CAMERA 01:04 - Colas Rail diesel hauled Network Rail test train - 3Q58 Derby Rtc Serco to Darlington Up Sorting Sidings While some services on the West Coast Main Line were promptly discontinued with the introduction of a new timetable on 9 December 2007, with some transferring over to both Virgin Trains West Coast and to First TransPennine Express, new services, such as a daily Nottingham to Bournemouth service introduced during December 2008, were also implemented. The ITT did not require retention of the services beyond Guildford after December 2008, so the services to both Gatwick Airport and Brighton soon ceased. Date: 20 September 2008: Source: Own work: Author . However, sources within the rail industry suggest using HSTs is not a simple solution, as some believe. I have emailed my local MP over the cuts and proposed short formations. Cuts confirmed to last until at least 10th December. Registered No:04402048. Great Western Railway withdrew all of their HST 2+8 Sets in May, but many still remain with other operators. Free delivery for many products! Ethiopia Country Report Context. The British Rail Mark 3 is a type of passenger carriage developed in response to growing competition from airlines and the car in the 1970s. We're absolutely delighted to hand over this accessible station to the local community.'. This remains a priority for the Department as we consider successor franchise arrangements when the current franchise ends.. This is all XCs making. [54], In 2021, six of the existing two-carriage Class 170s were lengthened. Scot Rail Took On 54 Class 43 units and plan to run them on InterCity routes from Edinburgh Waverley & Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen and Inverness. The situation for 6th December onwards is currently unclear. 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8. 0800 376 3706, New Years Eve rail strike action solidly supported, New Years Eve rail strike action goes ahead, RMT says strike action on Cross Country trains solidly supported in all depots today, RMT says strike action on Cross Country trains goes ahead from tomorrow after company snub settlement in last ditch talks, Avanti to end at seat catering in another blow for passengers, RMT tube strike to take place on 15th March, RMT calls for public ownership of Caledonian Sleeper service, RMT Website and Mailing List Privacy Notice. Notes to editors. Hornby R2949X Arriva Cross Country Class 43 HST DCC Fitted Discontinued by manufacturer Hornby Stock Level: 0 Part Number: Hornby R2949X Array 289.99 Our Price: 289.99 Notify Me Ask a question about this product Description Hornby R2949X Arriva Cross Country Class 43 HST DCC Fitted Discontinued by manufacturer At the commencement of operations, CrossCountry's rolling stock consisted of 34 four-car Class 220 Voyagers and 40 five-car and 4 four-car Class 221 Super Voyagers from Virgin CrossCountry as well as 11 two-car and 18 three-car Class 170 Turbostars from Central Trains. This book traces how the British Transport Police evolved from different forces covering railway companies, docks, and other transport entities. - 11/07/2019 20:49. Pictured is CrossCountry's first refurbished HST passing by Houndwood in the Scottish borders between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Dunbar. An InterCity 125 travelling along the 16 miles of our beautifully preserved line isnt something you see every day. Sometimes there's some other services covered by a HST. Open Men's 10 km - USATF National Club Cross Country Champ. Tickets can now be purchased for the heritage leg of the unique charity railtour which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Modern Railway’s magazine. In fact, its probably 20 years or more since an HST has hauled a charter visit here, so were expecting a strong demand for tickets.. Reply . A driver at GWR Plymouth with 10 years or so of HST driving experience which was current thanks to 2+4s moved over to XC recently and was told he had to sign off HSTs. CrossCountry is keen to support our heritage rail partners where we can., To purchase tickets for the Severn Valley Railway leg of the HST railtour please visit: svr.co.uk, For further information about the rail tour, please visit: www.modernrailways.com/railtour. Over 200 Mk 3 Coaches and 22 power cars have been put into storage at Long Marston & Ely after being withdrawn from regular passenger service with Great Western Railway earlier this year. Surprised the company have not gone hell for leather on trying to renew the RDW (rest day working) agreement. Cross Country's approach is that little has changed and that revenue duties should continue in conjunction with previous risk assessments which the union says are wholly inadequate in the face of the new highly virulent COVID strain that has triggered the current lockdown. Nottm is a "winner" in the HS2 stakes. It operates intercity and other long-distance passenger trains across Great Britain, but does not serve Greater London. 1 / 4. RMT has informed the company that we are now in dispute with them and is writing to all our affected members - Train Managers, Senior Conductors, and Revenue Support specialist grades - rebutting the companys irresponsible claims and advising our members not to undertake revenue collection duties as laid out in the current, wholly inadequate, risk assessment guidance and to invoke the companys work safe procedure. Using HSTs would replace four and five-coach trains with seven-coach trains, significantly increasing the available seats while also overcoming the weather-related reliability issues in the South West affecting passengers between Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth and beyond., AndrewJG8918 2,3,4,5,6,8 . CrossCountry has designated four stations as alternative changeover stations: Cheltenham Spa, Derby, Leamington Spa and Wolverhampton. Some services terminate at Bristol Temple Meads instead of Plymouth. 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