Having had to travel quite often between Waterloo and Salisbury back in 2010-11, I have to say those red deco seats on the older SWR trains were the most comfortable I'd ever sat on!
@michellebell50929 ай бұрын
As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, When I worked at Woking i kept having warn the people on the platform to “stand away, this train is not in service “ . Having now retired I now look forward to riding on these smart looking 701s as a customer
@danielsellers87079 ай бұрын
Good to see these Derby built trains finally in service!
@Sim0nTrains9 ай бұрын
Nice video, can say it definitely was worth the wait by the looks.
@MichaelSebastianTodd9 ай бұрын
the 701s look amazing & i cant wait to try them out one day which will pappen once a route is fully operated by 701s to improve me chances of getting a ride on one
@Thornaby379 ай бұрын
Good to see them finally in service I could just about imagine the announcement "we apologise that the train approaching platform 5 is delayed by approximately four years" 😅
@Andrewjg_899 ай бұрын
I have to say that the new South Western Railway Class 701 Arterio trains should have entered service back in 2021. But overall they do look really nice and hopefully these new trains will operate on other routes throughout this year.
@ZackMurray129 ай бұрын
10 years later…
@jaycollins68249 ай бұрын
I still have nostalgic feelings for the class 455s, but times are changing unfortunately, which is not always great. The 701s however are nice and it’s though you are travelling on long distant trains with toilets and tables, but used for suburban routes.
@RandomTFLupdates-PEPS_FOR_LIFE9 ай бұрын
Great trains!
@Likasense9 ай бұрын
I hope the next 701 probably 702, won't have those ugly doors on the front of the vehicle, the 701s fronts are great compared to other trains
@owenbuddery34419 ай бұрын
do you guys think BLS and SWR will do a farewell tour for the class 455s
@ZLDSmogless2 ай бұрын
They have one planned for early 2025
@Westlondontransportguy70459 ай бұрын
You should review ato on the subsurface lines and compare it to normal.mode
@IANROD20007 ай бұрын
Very little leg room on the seats without tables...
@DonaldTrumpIsGreat9 ай бұрын
The 701s Are In Service Now Finally
@bb-36539 ай бұрын
The ride is quiet, but the motors are too quiet. Not a fan . Still look good though
@martinbell52629 ай бұрын
Ok-ish......don't really get the pulse racing, do they ....
@BusesFromHanworth9 ай бұрын
I think these are ok! They look weird though
@dhfhsykwjehuasdp24089 ай бұрын
Proud pre 500 views 🎉
@ZLDSmogless2 ай бұрын
Aventras are by far the most disappointing new trains in the country. Their motors are almost silent and even when you can hear them, they don't sound even remotely interesting. At least the 455s have character and padded seats and are a 10/10 if you ask me.