The Anonymous Widower

Now We Are Six!

I just had a ride on the Gospel Oak to Barking Line.

I think I saw six different Class 710 trains and I certainly didn’t see a Class 378 rains.

I’m fairly sure there is now enough of the new trains to provide the full four trains per hour service.

At last!!

A Note On Longitudinal Seating

Longitudinal seating, which is fitted to the Class 710 train, is not to everyone’s taste and in the UK, it is only used at present on the following services.

• London Underground
• London Overground
• Docklands Light Railway
• Glasgow Subway
• Island Line, Isle of Wight
• Marston Vale Line, partially on the Class 230 train.

With some services, it is the only one that will fit!

Longitudinal seating is also proposed for the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new rolling stock.

As a regular traveller on the only full-size service, with longitudinal seating; the London Overground, I find the following.

• In the Peak, those who need a seat get one and there is masses of standing space.
• In less busy times, they are spacious and good for baggage, buggies and dogs.

Go through Dalston Kingsland station in the Peak and see how East Enders play sardines!

A Footnote On The Class 710 Train

In my view, these are the best urban electric multiple units in the UK.

• Ride is smooth and Class 378 and Class 331 trains don’t come close.
• They are very quiet.
• The trains are light and airy.
• The longitudinal layout  with comfortable seats works.

And on a sunny day like today, the colours were absolutely right!

July 22, 2019 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Class 378 Train, Class 710 Train, Good Design, Gospel Oak And Barking Line