Merseyrail

[508134]

RE: Merseyrail
The testing of 777003 (and possibly 777004 now), does the testing now involve driver training or is this still yet to be commenced/agreed with the unions?
I guess the driver training would have to take place overnight or in the evening if a 15 minute service (usually) runs during the day?

[wirralbus]

RE: Merseyrail
To be honest would you want to put the 777 in test between the 507/8 working timetable plan.

If one was to fail for any reason in front of each other , this would be an operational headache as only a unit of the same type could retrieve itself within a decent timeframe .

[ls1911]

RE: Merseyrail

(19/05/2020 19:11)508134 Wrote:  The testing of 777003 (and possibly 777004 now), does the testing now involve driver training or is this still yet to be commenced/agreed with the unions?
I guess the driver training would have to take place overnight or in the evening if a 15 minute service (usually) runs during the day?

Its driver managers, theres still no agreement over driver training

[508134]

RE: Merseyrail

(20/05/2020 07:04)wirralbus Wrote:  To be honest would you want to put the 777 in test between the 507/8 working timetable plan.

If one was to fail for any reason in front of each other , this would be an operational headache as only a unit of the same type could retrieve itself within a decent timeframe .

When does driver training usually take place, for trainee drivers of the current fleet-is this done overnight?

[ant17612]

RE: Merseyrail
With the ongoing incident looks like 6X29 will stay at Crewe tonight Or potentially be diverted via South Parkway.

[wirralbus]

RE: Merseyrail

(20/05/2020 13:04)508134 Wrote:  When does driver training usually take place, for trainee drivers of the current fleet-is this done overnight?

That is done during the day while in service , but its too early in the testing program for the 777 to be in use during the service pattern .

Its a failure in service with different unit type following that is to be avoided , even with an emergency coupler its not going to be a quick removal .

[wirralbus]

RE: Merseyrail

(20/05/2020 14:15)ant17612 Wrote:  With the ongoing incident looks like 6X29 will stay at Crewe tonight Or potentially be diverted via South Parkway.

The X in the head code means Network Rail have to be sure the set is gauged for any other route than the route it is booked for .

[Walton 46]

RE: Merseyrail
Train has been cancelled from Crewe according to Realtime Trains

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/R...0/detailed

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

RE: Merseyrail
Might still run, I saw the 66 running through Thatto Heath going to Crewe to collect it about half an hour ago

[ant17612]

RE: Merseyrail

(20/05/2020 18:18)T42 PVM Wrote:  Might still run, I saw the 66 running through Thatto Heath going to Crewe to collect it about half an hour ago

Will just be a positioning move for when it gets the go ahead. It definitely looks like its staying at Crewe tonight.