Avanti West Coast

[knutstransport]

RE: Avanti West Coast
While it wasn't the train I was referring to, I did notice there was a Preston to Milton Keynes service showing as arriving at Stockport platform 2 (the platform southbound Avanti trains usually use) at 09:29 and not leaving until 09:38.

When you consider:
That service would have shown "Destination: Milton Keynes Central, Next station: Crewe" by every door.
The 09:41 TfW service to Fishguard via Crewe was part cancelled, and that would have normally departed from platform 2.
It arrived just 2 minutes after the scheduled Milton Keynes Central departed.

There's a high chance there would be passengers on platform 2 wanting Crewe or Milton Keynes Central, either because they turned up for the TfW service, or just missed the scheduled Avanti service.

[507022]

RE: Avanti West Coast
The Lime St to Euston services are 2 per hour for much of the day from tomorrow.
Some pick up at South Parkway and stop at Lichfield and Tamworth only

[SNL 824]

RE: Avanti West Coast
I ha the misfortune to travel recently on an 807 from Lime Street to Euston at best uncomfortable sometimes scary experi3nce. I guess Avanti have moved away from tilt technology to save costs. The result is a ride at speed that feels like moderate turbulence on an aircraft

[SNL 824]

RE: Avanti West Coast
Done lots of journeys in GWR and TPE Hitachi units and never noticed such issues

[507022]

RE: Avanti West Coast
I’ve also travelled on 807s (and 805s) quite a few times and I can’t say I’ve noticed anything either.