@Tom_5ki7 it was back in April this year (2019) here's a link to one of the articles that announced the news: railnews.mobi/news/2019/08/14-first-trenitalia-win-west-coast.html The name of the service (emblazoned on the trains) has still to be finalised however, as far as I know
@Tom_5ki7 Basically, Virgin's partner, Stagecoach, has been banned from running for any new franchises due to problems with pensions. They've lost their East Midlands franchise as well, which has gone to Abellio.
the ex virgin trains are now operated by avanti west coast. the west coast main line trains were serviced with clsss 90's before the class 390's. The class 90's were handed down to what is now know as Greater Anglia which operates between norwich and london liverpool street. however Greate anglia now have class 745's and 755's. These trains are amazing.
I enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for uploading this
The 158 looks more like a virgin train than the 390 does now
great video at Birmingham International enjoyed many thanks
amazing to see my local train station
Such a pity that Virgin Trains will cease operation in early December
@Tom_5ki7 it was back in April this year (2019) here's a link to one of the articles that announced the news: railnews.mobi/news/2019/08/14-first-trenitalia-win-west-coast.html
The name of the service (emblazoned on the trains) has still to be finalised however, as far as I know
@Tom_5ki7 Basically, Virgin's partner, Stagecoach, has been banned from running for any new franchises due to problems with pensions. They've lost their East Midlands franchise as well, which has gone to Abellio.
Joseph Harrison and South West Trains, now run by London South Western Railway (LSWR).
@bob And whats the reason they refused an extension
...because of the massive pension defecit.
You always get a good mixture at Birmingham International
Good timing at the end!
the ex virgin trains are now operated by avanti west coast. the west coast main line trains were serviced with clsss 90's before the class 390's. The class 90's were handed down to what is now know as Greater Anglia which operates between norwich and london liverpool street. however Greate anglia now have class 745's and 755's. These trains are amazing.
one day I hope to travel on the 745 / 755 trains. Just need the lockdown to end!
Nice trainspotting its very inspirational
excellent job mate
Thank You!
Nice contrasts
Pendolinos and Voyagers have made West Coast rail travel so dull over the last 20 years but you can't knock their reliability
For what it's worth I think the unidentified 158 at 7:15 is 158780.
matthew O it’s 790
Great one mate
at 6:53 look at the maglev being lift off the ground before pulling away jamie
this is where I come either for the airport or perhaps for the NEC in Birmingham for the Warley model show
When is the new West Coast franchise due to replace Virgin Trains with some of the Class 390s that have white and blue livery.
I believe it's due to start in December
8th December
@@trainspottingkingdom4972 right you are . I'll miss virgin trains
@@lovefive5733 me too 😢 travel to London will never be the same and the twitter team
@@trainspottingkingdom4972 we'll have to wait to see what First have planned when they take over
7:15 Was probably 158 790 :)
That virgin train was white
I'm pretty sure that the 350 XXX is 350 129 if I'm not mistaken.
No there was two dmus in the train
How long does it take from Birmingham international to new street ?
Roughly 10 - 15 mins depending on what train you get
Cool
158760
Great videos. I've subscribed to your channel and would appreciate same. Thank you.
Kind of stupid that no parts for a meglev.