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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 2:14:35 GMT
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Post by domh245 on Feb 29, 2016 8:14:28 GMT
Apparently they've noticed a crack in one component of the 332s (Heathrow Express fleet) which has meant that they need to be grounded. In order to run HEx, they've decided to nab some 360s from Heathrow Connect to transport all that air around!
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Post by humbug on Feb 29, 2016 8:34:36 GMT
Are they offering cheaper tickets for the privilege of travelling in a reduced environment of comfort and refinement?
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Post by class411 on Feb 29, 2016 8:59:48 GMT
Apparently they've noticed a crack in one component of the 332s (Heathrow Express fleet) which has meant that they need to be grounded. It would never do for a train to be allowed to take off with cracks in a component.  |
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Post by domh245 on Feb 29, 2016 10:05:17 GMT
Apparently they've noticed a crack in one component of the 332s (Heathrow Express fleet) which has meant that they need to be grounded. It would never do for a train to be allowed to take off with cracks in a component. Well, quite! I'm led to believe it is a problem with the anti roll bars, so I can see why they nee to check them. I don't think that they are reducing ticket prices, although I reckon that 1st class ticket holders may be refunded the difference to a standard class fare. |
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Post by robv on Mar 1, 2016 5:45:04 GMT
It would never do for a train to be allowed to take off with cracks in a component. Well, quite! I'm led to believe it is a problem with the anti roll bars, so I can see why they nee to check them. I don't think that they are reducing ticket prices, although I reckon that 1st class ticket holders may be refunded the difference to a standard class fare. I read somewhere there was a £5 reduction |
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Post by rincew1nd on Mar 1, 2016 20:45:42 GMT
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Post by countryman on Mar 1, 2016 20:57:41 GMT
So does this mean that the passengers who would use the cheaper Connect service will now have to pay £17 instead of £10.20? |
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Post by rincew1nd on Mar 1, 2016 21:03:03 GMT
So does this mean that the passengers who would use the cheaper Connect service will now have to pay £17 instead of £10.20? From the same article: |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2016 23:58:46 GMT
I've never been able to work this out, how is level access achieved with the express trains, are the trains floors lower (meaning the express trains are level with all platforms at Paddtington) or are the platforms higher (meaning the connect trains that are being used ATM are level)?
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Post by Chris M on Mar 2, 2016 0:45:40 GMT
Are the train floor heights of the 360s and 332s not the same?
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Post by spsmiler on Mar 3, 2016 22:44:31 GMT
I am surprised that the Yorkshire Class 333 trains which I thought were essentially the same trains as those used by HeX Class 332's have not also been removed from service. Maybe they have been checked and found to be OK?
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Post by MoreToJack on Mar 4, 2016 0:15:00 GMT
Let's hope everything is back to normal for the weekend! Otherwise it's going to be fun for everyone going to Heathrow with the Picc suspension between Northfields and Hammersmith - and all the publicity sending people via Connect!
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Post by countryman on Mar 4, 2016 8:52:45 GMT
I heard Lynn Bowles on the traffic report yesterday saying that Heathrow Express were accepting Heathrow Connect tickets. |
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