VOLUME 35 No.10 October 2007 - Intercity Railway Society
VOLUME 35 No.10 October 2007 - Intercity Railway Society VOLUME 35 No.10 October 2007 - Intercity Railway Society
Railway Cuttings Wales: (by Michael Hillier) Article 1: A Cardiff MP says poor planning of rail services for rugby fans visiting the city threatens to damage the capital's reputation as a sporting destination. Jenny Willott's comments came as it emerged no trains are planned after a vital Rugby World Cup tie on October 6. Transport Minister Leuan Wyn Jones said assembly officials were asking First Great Western about extra trains. The train operator blamed engineering works, but Network Rail said it hoped to be able to "work something out". Cardiff's Millennium Stadium is hosting four games of the 2007 rugby tournament, including a quarterfinal on Saturday, October 6. Concerns have been raised about the arrangements for the international supporters travelling home after the game, as the last train to London leaves Cardiff half an hour after the match kicks off. Ms Willott, MP for Cardiff Central, said she would also be writing to the organizations over an apparent serious and inexplicable breakdown in communication between them. John Pockett, the First Great Western Manager for Wales, said: "Network Rail has a major programme of engineering works between Bristol and Paddington. Entry to Paddington is restricted so, unfortunately, it's not possible to do anything." Article 2: Arriva Trains Wales don't seem to be getting a good press of late, which is hardly surprising considering the appalling way in which the Valley line services are run. Upon boarding the 8.23am train from Treforest to Cardiff Central recently I had never seen such a blatant disregard for health and safety. We were literally crammed in like sardines with some passengers practically being pushed through the doors on the other side of the carriage. A busy morning service like this should have at least four carriages apparently, but two is hardly adequate for the number of passengers. Leeds Area: (by Keith Beanlands) New carriages could soon bring relief to commuters using crowded peak time trains in Wharfedale, Aireborough and Horsforth. The Wharfedale, Airedale and Harrogate lines have been identified by the DfT as being in need of extra passenger capacity. West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Authority, Metro has welcomed the DfT announcement that of the proposed 1300 ‘new’ carriages, 60-90 are to be provided for the commuter lines around Leeds. Though overcrowding was alleviated when the Cl.333 were introduced, the extra capacity has since been taken up. With new stations planned and an increase in house building, rail passengers will increase yet further so putting pressure on the existing services and the need for extra carriages. A light-hearted look at the current railway scene around Britain, to see if you can spot the location. Where in the…..? the end of the line…153382 awaiting its next duty, 19 September 2007
TRAM NEWS: Light Rail and Metro News by Martin Hall Edinburgh: Even though work has started there still seems to be problems with funding and one consequence of this is that the air-port link has been axed. Stourbridge: As Govia has won the Midlands Rail franchise it has promised that the Parry People Mover would have a permanent service at Stourbridge and so two more PPM 60 railcars are to be built. Nottingham: NET is getting ready to start work on its new extensions. Luton: The guided bus way for Luton will start in 2008 and be completed by 2010. Manchester: Network Rail is hoping to place an order for a tram-train and use it on trials in Manchester and Weymouth to see if they are a viable alternative for public transport. Sheffield: South Yorkshire Supertram services were badly affected by the floods this summer and the Meadow Hall service was closed for a week. WAGON NEWS: Wagon Corner by Martin Hall DB has now taken over EWS and Transfesa, which will enable DB to close important gaps in its European freight network. EWS has ordered 34 more HIA bogie hoppers to supplement its existing fleet. The first JPA cement tanker VTG12401 arrived in the UK on a lorry and was taken to RTC Derby for type testing. It was fitted with its bogies and taken on test runs with Test Car No2 (ADB975397) being pulled by 47816. The order is for 48 vehicles numbered VTG12401-12448. The Eddie Stobart Group is hoping to start a new company called Stobart Rail, as they see a big move to rail based freight which I see is a step in the right direction. National Power has sold its locomotives 59201-59206 and all its hopper wagons to EWS. More KVA vans are being converted to timber carriers at the W H Davis works. Wagon Re-numbering: It was noted by John Collins after observing a Tilbury-Avonmouth service that RIV wagons formally numbered in the 80 2929 xxx series had been renumbered in the 80 2829 xxx series. Condemned wagons – Aug/Sep: Air-Braked: 350254/350607/350749/350784/350809/350876/350946/350980/351020/351090/351154/351199 351290/351363/351871/352211/352324/352530/352568/352888/352902/352928/353422/353669 353678/353856/353963/354020/354098/354221/354235/354465/354487/354756/355241/355440 355444/355721/355869/355930/356092/356214/356307/356350/356353/356386/356626/356730 357072/357606/368021/368046/368066/368075/368177/368266/368280/368306/368329/368350 368359/368360 Private Owner: PR14300/TCS14407/14411/14415/14428/PR26505/26521/CAIB4800/51954/TRL51958/CAIB51959 CAIB51960/TRL51961-51963/CAIB51968/55053/55054/BRT57682/57687/5768857697/57705/57716 BRT57723/57731/PR58245/58601/58608/58612/58728/70068/70069/70071-70078/70081/70082/70084 70086-70088/70090-70092/70095-70097/70119/70124/70125/700127/BRT70521/CAIB70720 TRL78800/78801/PR82745/VTG83595/83693/83792/83861/BRT84014/VTG84900/84910/84915/85021 85024/85969/87181/87482/87570/87782/87787BRT92600/92601/PR92691-92702 Departmental Stock: LDRP96504/96508/96512-96514/DB972722/DB975248 RIV Wagons: 23 70 4424 004/005,33 68 4909 658, 43 87 4333 009/013/038/043/059/072
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TRAM NEWS:<br />
Light Rail and Metro News<br />
by Martin Hall<br />
Edinburgh: Even though work has started there still seems to be problems with funding and one<br />
consequence of this is that the air-port link has been axed.<br />
Stourbridge: As Govia has won the Midlands Rail franchise it has promised that the Parry People<br />
Mover would have a permanent service at Stourbridge and so two more PPM 60 railcars are to be built.<br />
Nottingham: NET is getting ready to start work on its new extensions.<br />
Luton: The guided bus way for Luton will start in 2008 and be completed by 2010.<br />
Manchester: Network Rail is hoping to place an order for a tram-train and use it on trials in Manchester<br />
and Weymouth to see if they are a viable alternative for public transport.<br />
Sheffield: South Yorkshire Supertram services were badly affected by the floods this summer and the<br />
Meadow Hall service was closed for a week.<br />
WAGON NEWS:<br />
Wagon Corner<br />
by Martin Hall<br />
DB has now taken over EWS and Transfesa, which will enable DB to close important gaps in its<br />
European freight network.<br />
EWS has ordered 34 more HIA bogie hoppers to supplement its existing fleet.<br />
The first JPA cement tanker VTG12401 arrived in the UK on a lorry and was taken to RTC Derby for type<br />
testing. It was fitted with its bogies and taken on test runs with Test Car No2 (ADB975397) being pulled<br />
by 47816. The order is for 48 vehicles numbered VTG12401-12448.<br />
The Eddie Stobart Group is hoping to start a new company called Stobart Rail, as they see a big move to<br />
rail based freight which I see is a step in the right direction.<br />
National Power has sold its locomotives 59201-59206 and all its hopper wagons to EWS.<br />
More KVA vans are being converted to timber carriers at the W H Davis works.<br />
Wagon Re-numbering:<br />
It was noted by John Collins after observing a Tilbury-Avonmouth service that RIV wagons formally<br />
numbered in the 80 2929 xxx series had been renumbered in the 80 2829 xxx series.<br />
Condemned wagons – Aug/Sep:<br />
Air-Braked:<br />
<strong>35</strong>0254/<strong>35</strong>0607/<strong>35</strong>0749/<strong>35</strong>0784/<strong>35</strong>0809/<strong>35</strong>0876/<strong>35</strong>0946/<strong>35</strong>0980/<strong>35</strong>1020/<strong>35</strong>1090/<strong>35</strong>1154/<strong>35</strong>1199<br />
<strong>35</strong>1290/<strong>35</strong>1363/<strong>35</strong>1871/<strong>35</strong>2211/<strong>35</strong>2324/<strong>35</strong>2530/<strong>35</strong>2568/<strong>35</strong>2888/<strong>35</strong>2902/<strong>35</strong>2928/<strong>35</strong>3422/<strong>35</strong>3669<br />
<strong>35</strong>3678/<strong>35</strong>3856/<strong>35</strong>3963/<strong>35</strong>4020/<strong>35</strong>4098/<strong>35</strong>4221/<strong>35</strong>42<strong>35</strong>/<strong>35</strong>4465/<strong>35</strong>4487/<strong>35</strong>4756/<strong>35</strong>5241/<strong>35</strong>5440<br />
<strong>35</strong>5444/<strong>35</strong>5721/<strong>35</strong>5869/<strong>35</strong>5930/<strong>35</strong>6092/<strong>35</strong>6214/<strong>35</strong>6307/<strong>35</strong>6<strong>35</strong>0/<strong>35</strong>6<strong>35</strong>3/<strong>35</strong>6386/<strong>35</strong>6626/<strong>35</strong>6730<br />
<strong>35</strong>7072/<strong>35</strong>7606/368021/368046/368066/368075/368177/368266/368280/368306/368329/368<strong>35</strong>0<br />
368<strong>35</strong>9/368360<br />
Private Owner:<br />
PR14300/TCS14407/14411/14415/14428/PR26505/26521/CAIB4800/51954/TRL51958/CAIB51959<br />
CAIB51960/TRL51961-51963/CAIB51968/55053/55054/BRT57682/57687/5768857697/57705/57716<br />
BRT57723/57731/PR58245/58601/58608/58612/58728/70068/70069/70071-70078/70081/70082/70084<br />
70086-70088/70090-70092/70095-70097/70119/70124/70125/700127/BRT70521/CAIB70720<br />
TRL78800/78801/PR82745/VTG8<strong>35</strong>95/83693/83792/83861/BRT84014/VTG84900/84910/84915/85021<br />
85024/85969/87181/87482/87570/87782/87787BRT92600/92601/PR92691-92702<br />
Departmental Stock:<br />
LDRP96504/96508/96512-96514/DB972722/DB975248<br />
RIV Wagons:<br />
23 70 4424 004/005,33 68 4909 658, 43 87 4333 009/013/038/043/059/072
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