Some of the Class 323s are to be transferred to Northern in 2024 as of when the new West Midlands Railway Class 730/0 Aventras have entered service. And the Class 730/2 to enter service some time this year that London Northwestern Railway have ordered to replace the Class 319 and Class 350/2.
Great video to end 2023 on, Starlife! I absolutely love the sounds the Class 323's make - definitely my favourite sounds for units along-side the 465/9's. Really good views down the line both directions there even despite the overbridges looking south, and definitely a treat to see the same HST consist that would go to work the 'Pines Express' tour just under a month later. Happy new year!
Thanks a lot, South East Level Crossings & Trains! I'm on the same page as you there, 465/9s are incredible! Very easy to get caught out from the south as the line speed is quite fast with very little time. Dont worry about the Pines Express, just like you, I was out on that day too 😃
Longbridge railway station is a two-platform station, serving the Longbridge, Rednal, Rubery, and West Heath areas in the far south-west of Birmingham, England. It is on the Cross City Line. The station and all trains calling there are operated by West Midlands Trains.
Glad I could assist you Spectrum, I did investigate Bromsgrove but the platforms are only *just* long enough for a 6-car 323 which makes it a little less appealing to me. Barnt Green isnt *that* bad if you like running between platforms 😃 Have fun!
Longbridge is part of the city of Birmingham. And yes I know you may point out that it's part of the ridiculously named west midlands, but first and foremost it's a suburb of my home city!
Since the 1950s, UK legislation has required all trains to have yellow fronts. However in 2016, Standard GM/RT2131 was updated to allow trains which have bright headlights to not have yellow fronts for the first time. All older trains were still required to follow the old rules. We now have several new trains which do not need them but the vast majority still require them. Hope this helps.
I’ve been on a new 730/0 unit working with west midlands railway yesterday because that’s the unit that’s taking over the cross city line and be the 323s replacement
I won't be able to next week but I plan to visit Banbury in the April/May area when sunset is later. The reason for this is the 68s, they only arrive here in peak hours. Thanks for your interest 😃
