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| When will the 378s enter service? | |||
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| 18:05, 14 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| lansleym Member Send a message Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 604 |
Yeh wen will these exciting new trains enter service for Overground? I presume its before the class 172s.. am i right the London Overground 172s (predominately for Gospel Oak-Barking) enter service same time as LM 172s, that being around mid 2010? but the 378s enter service way before then right? Then we can get rid of those 313s! I take it Overground have already stored the 508s? | ||
| 20:50, 17 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| Falcon 1200 Member Send a message Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 167 |
508301 stored at Eastleigh IIRC, but saw 302 out last week at Watford. | ||
| 21:11, 17 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| robshipway Member Send a message Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 337 |
I believe the Class 378's are due to enter service from end of January next year with all trains being delivered by 2010. | ||
| 10:27, 21 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| Falcon 1200 Member Send a message Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 167 |
Testing of New Cross Gate depot - home-to-be for the 378 fleet - with trains will start spring/ summer 2009. | ||
| 21:55, 21 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| robshipway Member Send a message Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 337 |
I believe for now the class 378's are being stored at Stewarts Lane? | ||
| 00:11, 22 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| Paul Scott Member Send a message Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2375 |
There has only ever been one train reported delivered, 378001, and it has usually been based at Willesden. Last week (17th of Dec) it was reported DC testing out of Chart Leacon (Ashford). Paul | ||
| 11:15, 24 December 2008: | Report | Quote | ||
| d.river Member Send a message Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 462 |
saw it at Norwood Junction a couple of days ago. looks smart. | ||
| 16:04, 16 January 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Silverlinky Member Send a message Joined: May 2005 Posts: 99 |
Out testing between Northampton and Willesden on the WMCL yesterday. | ||
| 14:25, 18 January 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Falcon 1200 Member Send a message Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 167 |
Looking good peeping out of Top Shed 1A on Thursday too! | ||
| 23:43, 14 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Rob Member 
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This unit seems to have been kept quite quiet recently, anyone aware of any movement it will be making this week? I'd love to go and see it, the problem is... where?! thanks | ||
| 10:25, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| 222007 Member 
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I had heard testing was not going to plan and had encountered a few issues with the unit. It does however have to complete 2000 miles trouble free running befor entering service. Althought 378005 is expected to be the first unit out in revenue earning service All tickets, rail passes and excuses you may have please ladies and gentlemen www.seandeacon.fotopic.net | ||
| 10:42, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| 89001avocet Send a message |
What's happened to 378002-004 then, or are they being used for other testing purposes as with the 'Pendo.'s, when 001/002 were amongst the last to enter, having been used for all-manner of other tests first? | ||
| 15:57, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Paul Scott Member Send a message Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2375 |
TfL's recent 'commisioners report' reports that the first 378s will not be in service until April: "Bombardier is reporting a further delay to the delivery of the new trains for the Overground and it is likely that they will now enter service no earlier than April. While the problems can be traced back to subcontractors, Bombardier have clear responsibility and they are aware that TfL will be claiming damages as provided for in the contract. While damages cover the financial costs to TfL, the new trains are needed to accommodate the growing number of passengers on the Overground and TfL continues to press Bombardier on the inconvenience caused to passengers." http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/4-Commissioners-Report-February-2009-FINAL.pdf Paul Number of edits: 1. Last edit: 15:58, 15 February 2009 | ||
| 17:02, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Edvid Member Send a message Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 946 |
I've heard talk of introduction being pushed back to May 2009. My photo websites: Fotopic Flickr | ||
| 20:14, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| 222007 Member
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Quite possibly. I cant say for sure if what i have heard is true but i guess time will tell All tickets, rail passes and excuses you may have please ladies and gentlemen www.seandeacon.fotopic.net | ||
| 22:50, 15 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Rob Member
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I have also heard about these incessant faults... i haven't heard any news of the unit recently though, which would suggest that it's under heavy maintenance? Or just being given a break?! I'm out tomorrow.. if by chance I see anything in the Willesden area regarding this unit, (unlikely), I will post it, but as I say, I do doubt this. | ||
| 11:16, 19 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Dazz285 Member 
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May in now the month being mentioned for the delivery of some 378's. Don't hold your breath though .....  http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077007@N04/ | ||
| 22:49, 26 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Rob Member
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anyone noted any further movement of this unit?! Certainly seems to be a lack of recent interest in it  | ||
| 17:38, 28 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Paul Scott Member Send a message Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2375 |
There was a report in 'District Dave's' LU forum that a 378 was out on test through Camden Rd early this morning. I have seen nothing to suggest any other 378s have been delivered though, so it was probably unit 001... Paul | ||
| 19:30, 28 February 2009: | Report | Quote | ||
| Dazz285 Member
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378001 is the only one that Lorol\Bombardier are testing at the mo. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22077007@N04/ | ||