South Western Railways New Class 701

[@mattsnyder4754]

“Here’s some shots of the interior of the train.” *immediately cuts to a shot of the exterior of the train*

[@ashleyjiscool]

You know that Geoff like doing outside shots

[@ashleyjiscool]

750-742=8 spares

[@melissavredline1264]

When you were inside the shed, you looked like a little kid with his cap on, and oh so excited to play with some big trains.

[@FarmYardGaming]

They've FINALLY entered service. Well, one train so far.

[@robloxboi3108]

At the start: Waterloo busiest railway station Me: *gets flashback to April fools Waterloo least used London station*

[@asheiou]

He said "least used London Waterloo", so its technically correct

[@isaactimmins8959]

@@asheiou What about London Waterloo East!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@asheiou]

@@isaactimmins8959 we don't talk about Waterloo East

[@Trainman10715]

almost 3 years later and theres still no sign of these things entering service, theyll be as old as the 455s are now when theyre finally introduced

[@mikefreeman3641]

GA opted for yellow fronts on the Class 720s because of concerns about visibility at foot crossings in rural areas and along the 100mph mainline to Norwich. Probably the same reason for SWR.

[@grassytramtracks]

Good reason why trains should still be yellow at the front

[@mr51406]

Being from Montreal, I cant help feeling very proud when I see Bombardier all over the world. ⚜️🇨🇦😊 Bombardier’s original 1974 metro cars (the first public transport rolling stock they made) are still running on 🟢🟡🔵 lines, with the new hybrid Bombardier+Alstom cars on the 🟢🟠 lines.

[@class444swr3]

I wouldn’t be very proud of it now, these trains are now 3 years late into service, have little to no sign of service entry any time soon, and have caused mayhem on the network by not working, hell there’s been class 444s on suburban services because they had nothing else

[@miktr7664]

@@class444swr3 Bombardier delivering a train without at least a year delay and at least 2 major faults would be a miracle

[@lv-ag6129]

Nice! But it’s a bit silly to replace the 707’s already! It’s been like 2 years

[@lucatrifan2797]

They are probably needed elsewhere

[@lv-ag6129]

Yeah! The 707’s are going to Southeastern to replace the 376’s

[@mrtransportguy8824]

@@lv-ag6129 Not confirmed

[@K-o-R]

It's the bizarre world of accounting; it would seem SWT got the 707s on quite an expensive deal from Siemens/whoever the leasing company is, and it was cheaper for SWR to break that contract and sign a new one with Bombardier at a better leasing rate. Why that is possible... who knows.

[@DesiroDriver]

K.o.R spot on really

[@stevebadcock9206]

4:05... I didn't snigger, but a wry smile did cross my face when the dude behind you roared with laughter lol

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Geoff, this is a real feelgood video, especially the visit to Litchurch Lane in Derby. I am delighted to see that so many trains new are to built here in Britain.

[@AB-qo2xq]

Again the most uncomfortable looking seats ever, the type that when you sit down you almost wish you were standing..

[@DanielCraigie]

Do you think that the new open format is going to get rid of the toilets as well?

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@DanielCraigie Why should it.. It didn't on the 707. 🤔

[@SkunkMantraTechnoSkunk]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks Ones now from Guildford to waterloo lines via Cobham never had toilets once was stuck on it for 2 hours man i was bursting.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

@@SkunkMantraTechnoSkunk Really.. How strange. I swear the ones in the Thameslink line have toilets.. 🤔 Is it an 8 carriage? I mean I cannot think of any reason why they would omit WC's, unless it was a 4 coach short commuter service.

[@SkunkMantraTechnoSkunk]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks yer these are normally 8 carrages from Guildford to waterloo eva via Cobham going through wimbledon or Leather head ETC then to waterloo. ive not seen public lavs on them.

[@stephenphillips6169]

As a former SWR commuter I really enjoyed watching this. Keep up the good work!

[@jayzo]

"Don't snigger" You'll be glad to know I didn't, Geoff. I laughed quite loudly for a few minutes.

[@its.jsgino]

okay

[@Outfrost]

Uh, If I were you I'd check my spelling mate

[@j3xk72r9]

Looks like the same awful, rock hard, bolt upright seats that so many new trains have. Why can't we have comfortable seats now?

[@ibha-xh6nn]

I find the old plastic chairs in bus and ferry to be more comfortable because they are angled and have curve on the lower part which support my lower back muscle. Yes they are ugly but they are more ergonomic and easier to clean.

[@Simonsvids]

@DanielTheRanterVGCP But I though we were going to have our sovereignty back and that there would be butterflies and unicorns everywhere and life would be wonderful?

[@tonys1636]

@DanielTheRanterVGCP Modern fire resistant seats don't have to be hard, comfy padded ones take up more space, fire resistance is probably not important now that smoking is banned, oh how I miss a smoke filled compartment in the morning.

[@NextSound170]

We could have comfy seats but we have a poor culture in Britain called “destroy everything” Better to drive

[@tvlhd]

Zero human ergonomics

[@steveamurray59]

Another Cool insight into the Manufacturers and the processes in place towards Train Building and also a great way for the younger people to explore different Apprenticeships / Traineeships that maybe available within these organisations. Thanks again Geoff.

[@petermc7098]

Hello Geoff, a very useful and informative video, very well edited, commentated, narrated, guided, polished and produced, I can't wait for these news Trains to be rolled out, it's certainly going to enhance the current Passenger experience significantly. Cheers Peter :)

[@thetrainman1977]

your lying are you...

[@petermc7098]

@@thetrainman1977 no

[@InverhavonRailways]

One thing that ALL manufacturers should be compelled to do is make ALL multiple units coupling compatible wherever possible.

[@theblockmaster7]

1:16 Just casually driving around with a piece of trainbody...

The BlockMaster Productions as you do 😳😂😳

[@deplorabled1695]

On the upside, no chance of falling asleep in those seats which resemble folded ironing boards.

[@jameschristmas3206]

Anyone else think the 701 looks like an angry wasp?

[@robloxboi3108]

James Christmas tbh it kinda does xD

[@crismairo]

URRGH ANGRY HEADLIGHTS

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Abit, but with a blunt head.

[@flyingscotsman_a3]

Yup

[@Bellabambina123]

Yes!! From the sounds of it they will working on my commute!! The best thing is the air conditioning! It’s so hot in the summer on swr trains compared to southern ones as no air con! The seat charging ports sound good as well! 👍🏻😀

[@TheRagingWookie]

4:05 you said don't snigger but someone's laughing in the background lol

[@warbler4954]

*_ahaHAHAHAHA_*

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

ARGHARGARGHARG

[@BusTrainsGuy20]

I've just noticed that the class 701 was using its Pantograph and not the Shoe gear?

[@JackLebeau666]

TFL_Travel_RBLX might be the GOBLIN overground ones

[@pgchase4578043026]

Geoff explained in the description. "- The first few units have pantographs (including the one shown on the test track) just to prove the functionality, but the rest/majority will be third rail only."

[@MegaScottman100]

They have both :)

[@maxvandenberg6905]

Scott Quine will all of them be both ?

[@Transportman211]

@@JackLebeau666 oh god please Big no no the have got the class 710 already .

[@JohnWalshLegend]

So glad you refer to the Lizard line as the Purple Line. Cheers Geoff!

[@ProTuneHD]

Middle of 2021, still waiting for my 701 to appear.

[@blockvidsmore5316]

I don't want them

[@class444swr3]

End of 2022 and still no sign of 701s, at least some have moved from Eastleigh at least

[@grandassassin24]

Fantastic news, these look great. SWR is a dire experience on some of those older trains.

[@LUtrainwizard]

"Mid 2020" 🤣 Welcome to 2024, Class 701!

[@MikeWillSee]

They look a lot better in this video than a lot of pictures and artists impressions that I've seen and I can't wait for them!

[@tsguy-h3q]

Just to quickly point out, I think the Bombardier factory is where you see the running rails, the third rail, the fourth rail and overhead electrification in the same place. The only thing missing is a MAGLEV guideway.

[@aidenblake3080]

I work for bombardier (Anglia build) and saw you walking around site the other day, wasn’t sure if it was you! It’s cool to see a video about my own job!

[@nigelkthomas9501]

I’m guessing they’ll have hard seats which won’t line up with the windows! If that’s the case they’ll be crap!

[@broadway254]

Mad tunnel vision going on at the start there Geoff. You're a genius, man. Stick some shades on 😎

[@simonadams71]

How weird that 3 years later they're still not in service!

[@radiogoodguy6287]

Cool looking trains Geoff. The controls look like a space ship!

[@JBFlytography]

And yet this week - three years later - they’ve been taken for “storage”😂

[@Oolon_Colluphid]

Good job you put this on KZbin, as the general public won't see them for years yet......

[@garyomaany83]

Never ceases to amazes me how different types of trains and modes London has..why does it need to be so complicated 🤣 here in Cork we literally have..the train or the bus. They're your choices 🤣

[@Gwdufsm]

its because some service lines have shorter platforms and poor rail infrustructure so they have to build trains that will accommodate the tunnels , bridges . quite complex though but its all to do with the infrustructure and total number of passengers moving too.

[@EuroDC1990]

Wow, the flatter fronts look so so much better than the standard design!

[@rosiefay7283]

Ah, but what's the best cab angle for a train that needs to go at 100 mph?

[@bb-3653]

​@rosiefay7283 a bit late, but they never needed a arrow front the hit 100mph. No train ever really did. Just needs enough power

[@Listenerandlearner870]

How about an update. Mid 2020 ??

[@1stdaybreaker707]

They’re going to see “soft introduction” in 2024, I think the defects and union disagreements have almost been resolved.

[@ricardomoreno5087]

Felicidades por tener tan bonitos trenes en Inglaterra. Saludos y abrazos afectuoso desde: Guadalajara Jalisco, México. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇲🇽 😀🤗

[@freespeechforever]

A train that is late before its even started....what a shambles. I saw a video of a large number of 701 units at Worksop, they're doing a lot of good there aren't they?!

[@joermnyc]

It was 13:15 for quite a long while, either it’s able to time travel, or it’s the train equivalent to a VCR blinking 12:00

[@FK-qh3mm]

They r gonna replace my childhood already with something you can get from Tesco for 1.99 is absolutely just I'm out of words 😂

[@harleancarpenter8043]

Great video, Geoff, I knew the vote would get you there, lol. Glad to hear they are complete with accessible, as I suspect I will appreciate those more now!

[@gh1851]

2.37-2.38 a nice sound in the background. The ping. Means a cup of tea 😂

[@DanielCraigie]

The train on the Dynamic Test Fascility had it's Pantograph up on the overhead lines but, as far as I'm aware, all of the Waterloo routes are powered by the third rail. Are theses trains designed to take power from both top and bottom? Or are the Waterloo routes destined for the same overhead upgrades that the West Coast mainline is/has received?

[@caseyneistat2437]

No plans for overhead wires to go to Waterloo

[@anthonylloyd6094]

Hi Geoff. I caught a glimpse of one on a test run through Richmond station today around 12:40. Looks sleek.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Waterloo station is amazing...!!! 🙂🔝👌🚄🚆

[@mayabashova]

Geoff Will you make a video on the 701 when it enters into service

[@somax1259]

My only issue with the new trains is the seats don't look as good as the other Aventra trains but assuming you reply Geoff you can tell me how they are?

[@burnedbacon3989]

Bruh the infamous ironing board seat

[@johnmasters504]

I went on a guided tour there around 30 years ago, the other 39 visitors were trainee Police Officers and were not even interested in trains!

[@edwardmortimer2150]

What a beautiful plastic box on wheels would look perfect in my bin

[@davekirwin]

Hey Phil! Ah, I wondered what they were building at Feltham - that answers that question then! I noticed it had an overhead pickup - that's odd, not much call for that on the local lines, lol.

[@lanchester101]

I love only 5 minutes away from the site

[@Parax77]

Where was the Elbow test?

[@MACROPARTICLE]

I prefer Siemens. German quality and technology beats Canadian any day of the week. The main modification I would make for the Desiro City would be flush doors and rounded/pointed cab ends to increase aerodynamic efficiency. And customise the traction motors by using neodymium magnets for the rotor to increase the power density (more volts per unit amp, so more power can be supplied without burning the wires out, and the higher back emf allows the train to regeneratively brake at lower speeds).

[@matthewmurnaghan2583]

Hey Geoff, when the Class 484's get built, I have a feeling you'll be doing a video on that. The old Island Line trains are definitely in need of replacing. But still the 701 looks amazing, shame the 707's are going.

[@ragereaver8576]

Will this train result in them being more punctual, cheaper fares, and fewer strikes? I seriously doubt it

[@samb1314]

I can already see Mick Cash’s red, sweaty, coked-up face screaming in frustration! I hope they’ll make the guard obsolete soon 🙌

[@Slay-vx4lu]

They look so good! Also I love the Elizabeth Line trains

[@milohunter5257]

I actually live In a High rise building in Basingstoke, and it because it looks over B’stoke Station. I see a LOT of 701s going past that station. I hope, when they are released for Public use, some of them will run on on London Waterloo - Basingstoke. 🤞

[@class444swr3]

I think you should be asking *if* at this point, most still haven’t even been built, and they’re still not authorised for service, not to mention all of the issues

[@muntasirmahmood4374]

It looks like the evolution of the class 185

[@mikewolf5367]

Very cool. They shoulda let you sign one of the trains somewhere hidden as they were building it, that way you’ll have a special connection to it.

[@BurgertonYT]

the depot is at clapham junction so sometimes i see the 701s leaving the depot

[@verumignis4778]

Clapham is just their graveyard, they sit there doing nothing and occasionally going out to get software updates or whatever

[@weijingburr2392]

I like how they make you put the booties on outside so you can really track in the dirt...

[@jerbinatorcc4999]

The southwestern line uses a third rail system to power its trains yet at 9:01 you can clearly see a pantograph is that just for the test model??

[@mikeadamson9128]

Looks like a nice train - good luck with running it @ 100mph on the Windsor lines

[@hughmnyks]

Nice informative piece, Geoff!

[@Kub5008]

Geoff, I thought you said that Waterloo was the Least Used Station? I do know it was an April fools before anyone starts being confusion.

[@lukegibson191]

The class 701 looks so much nicer than the other aventra offerings imo

[@JamesBrown-zu8iv]

We can try all 3's - as Southern, SouthEastern, and South Western Railway of all 701 services either 5 or 10 coaches. I know they build 90 of them, (30x5 + 60x10), but can we do more real soon?

[@stefanocoppo3949]

Yep you're right

[@oldtechnobodycaresabout]

Why do they have pantographs? SWR uses 3rd rail?

[@LondonTransport466]

I think the Pantograph are to allow testing on Bombardier's Derby test track.

[@neilcrawford8303]

Two of the 707s, had pantographs and even did test run from Peterborough to Wimbledon. Several factors, one being the ability to cascade them in the future. Also there's always the chance in the future that parts of the network could be re-electrified to 25kv. Look at the daft plan the DfT had to electrify between Reading and through to Southampton with 25kv and remove 3rd rail! Even Merseyrail's 777s have 25kv ability for future network expansion.

[@nitelast]

I'll miss the 455s... but they are starting to show their age and it will be good to have some new trains on my local branch

[@TPhype-Discovery]

I went to Bombardier last month. I didn't go inside though. I would like to go inside. Geoff, what day did you go? When is Bombardier open?

[@agent_605]

TGA Tolu: Trains and Planes It’s only open to the railway press

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

Yellow fronts is a good idea for trains with a dark livery, such as these - especially if they pass over level crossings. It is for this reason that Trains in New Zealand are required to have yellow fronts, as we have hundreds of level crossings.

[@dougle03]

No level crossings on CrossRail so no yellow. 701 started out without yellow, but it was changed some time ago

[@andyb2706]

If that is their final livery they look much better than the artist impressions when they were first announced. Also glad they have gone with the yellow front as it breaks up the dark colour at the front of the train as well as I still don't think the new trains that don't have the yellow front look right.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Interesting to see they're running with a pantograph. Will the pantograph be retained when they are in passenger service?

[@michaelmorris2300]

If I'm not mistaken, I saw a third and fourth rail, and a pantograph. I always thought that swt use track that is either thrid rail electrified, or no electrification, except probably at Reading?

[@DanLoudShirts]

And how many are going to comment that "that train had a pantograph but SWR is 3rd rail"....

[@davekirwin]

Me. I was that man. Picky, picky, picky...

[@danielholmes3122]

Well it ac/DC which means it can run on both

[@grahamcutress47]

I was about to ask the same are some of the first unit being fitted with Pantos like the first gen 375s Bombardier produced to test them and the rest only fitted with 3rd rail shoes for weight saving and cost saving?

[@DanLoudShirts]

@@danielholmes3122 you know that, I know that, but that won't stop people now, will it?

[@michaeltb1358]

The Siemens trains on SWR were also configured so they could have pantographs added

[@rowlandjw]

Built in Britain. Respect. 100mph on SWR LOL. The 455s are so underrated compared to the horribly oppressive desiros.

[@dawid5401]

Geoff, go onto the TFL rail branch from Shenfield down to Liverpool street. You can go on the new Class 345's for Crossrail/Elizabeth line.

[@norbitonflyer5625]

He's been there, done that

[@dawid5401]

Oh lol didn't see that

[@bradleyharwood2208]

@@geofftech2 i want to meet you in London one day Geoff Marshall

[@inspectorsands760]

Hey Jeff Marshall, would it be possible if you could at some point visit Strawberry Hill depth and see the train is it there?

[@liftylu]

I’ve seen a few of these new units, in fact I saw one at new Milton last Friday. I think it was unit 701014.

[@markpeters707]

Hey Geoff, do you know when the new SWR trains start running.

[@MaxsTrainspotting]

The Train cab has 2 steps. This is equivalent to a 15 floor building.

[@Shep-nf3wk]

I would like to know were the running gear was built . It wasn’t Derby ,so was it Crewe or have they shipped them in from Germany again ?

[@robbiemorrison7085]

Being delayed!! 🤣🤣🤣 that’s south western railway.

[@DavBlc7]

And train strike in December too!!!!

[@jezp1976]

@@DavBlc7 Ironically they are striking because these trains have door controls for the driver so the trains are capable of driver only operation (Like they have on most of the other suburban rail lines)

[@MrRevika]

The class 701 will be in service in December 2020

[@dougle03]

@@MrRevika Mar 2021

[@Beastlysimmer_uk]

Was this filmed before the countless issues this week on the swr network

[@cmartin_ok]

This week?? There always seem to be issues on SWR

[@EpicThe112]

It doesn't make sense to actually replace the class 707s because they're only 4 years old the ideal solution is actually operate the tubes side by side. You're actually see this in some commuter rail networks in the UK where a 2015 build train will operate alongside a 2018-2020 build train.

[@erk891]

This is coming on my line, can’t wait!

[@proudvirginian]

Is the test track another request stop to add (tick off?) your list? A very limited edition, invite only stop and THEY requested you, but still.

[@alipuk]

hmmm panto-graph? I thought the Reading - Waterloo was third rail

[@UndergroundEric]

So that final crossrail carriage will be to extend 345014 to a 9 car once done with 7 car operation

[@1chish]

Anyone else notice that train on the test track was using Overhead not 3rd rail power? Do Network Rail have an Xmas surprise for SWR?

[@oliverbrelsford5472]

'The first one will be in service mid-2020'... yeah, like that's going to happen.

[@oxmoxtatze]

Dear Geoff ...at DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) Bombardier Trains are known as ... late (years - more then the purple line is), not working, "Störung - Störung" and many technical difficulties ... how about the UK ... same there?

[@LeoStarrenburg]

Most likely "Malfunction - Malfunction" or maybe "Error - Error" in the UK. I once worked on German flightpath computers that used to say: "Überfragt - Überfragt". Stuck with the crew lingo for years after.

[@johnnysecular]

same here in Toronto Canada; Bombardier delayed delivery of Flexity streetcars and then delivered faulty ones that the TTC, the local transit agency, had to fix up in-house. They also seem to be late in delivery for MTA New York Subway trains. Bombardier is a hot mess.

[@funcik1]

Is Clapham Junction not the businest railway station in UK? They always had that quote on station sign.

[@MikeWillSee]

It's the busiest in terms of people interchanging and trains going through it but the stats recently changed so that Waterloo is the busiest in terms of actual passenger numbers

[@rosiefay7283]

@@MikeWillSee I see, so CLJ is busiest in terms of people getting on and off trains, including changing, but WAT is busiest in terms of people starting or ending their rail journeys?

[@norbitonflyer5625]

@@rosiefay7283 Waterloo has most people, Clapham Junction has most trains passing through, Birmingham new Street has most trains calling.

[@MikeWillSee]

@@rosiefay7283 I believe so but I'm not an expert, you can also check Norbiton Flyer's reply he has some more info on the matter. Another thing to note is that I think (but I'm not sure) that Clapham *used* to be the busiest but then Waterloo overtook it Like I say I'm no expert so if you want the truth and you can really be bothered to go look it up then go look it up but that's just what I know from the top of my head lol

[@rubbersteve123]

Great film as usual Geoff.

[@10reubenl]

The 707's are brand new! Where are they going to go?

[@agent_605]

EssexLad 8919 that’s not confirmed

[@guganesan.ilavarasan]

Love and Respect from India 🇮🇳❤️🙏