Trains at Bedford, MML - 29/6/19

[@JacobsTrainVideos]

They are the only trains to operate THROUGH services at St Pancras. Great video.

[@thesavageone_3605]

Bedford is probably one of the best stations for spotting east midland trains coming from St Pancras because they have to tone the horn 😂

[@KTVTransport]

Agreed, it's a brilliant station!

[@BluejayElectra]

Bedford is the definition of a perfect Trainspotting hotspot. Clapham Junction has competition now!

[@dansmith4601]

VirginVoyager Xl I would argue that it is far better than Clapham as they have more trains passing at a faster speed. East Midland Meridians are far better than Gatwick Express 387s!

[@BluejayElectra]

Dan Smith true that, I would pick Bedford rather than Clapham. I’m just saying Bedford is becoming way better than Clapham.

[@KTVTransport]

It's a fantastic hotspot but take nothing from Clapham, I love it there!

[@ScotRail-bw7ef]

Is answer to the question the fact that Thameslink are the only ones to operate only one class of train, the 700?

[@lukesrailvideos2940]

ScotRail 170407 Gatwick Express operates exclusively class 387s

[@ytfcafro]

For the question of the video, it may not be the answer you are thinking of but Thameslink are the only operator to call at London Blackfriars

[@KTVTransport]

That is right but not the answer I'm after. 😝

[@boazi35]

Ara they going to extend the electrification for Thameslik to operate further routes???????

[@Cactus732]

britostar class 270 pendolino they’re extending the electrification to Corby and Market Harborough but the new East Midlands Railway franchise will run those services using ex-Greater Anglia 360s and potentially new bi-modes.

[@boazi35]

Wait whaaaat!? Ive never knew that East Midlands trains chose class the 360 I thought they were going to use the class 387 instead 😋

[@KTVTransport]

I didn't know about the electrification to be honest, glad someone was here to help with this question. 😂

[@boazi35]

Thanks😘👍

[@jamieclarkson8757]

I was at Birmingham new street today and the service that I got was going to Glasgow central and I think the numbers were 221 112 and 221 108 double pairing of super voyagers . Shame it wasnt a pendolino .

[@KTVTransport]

Nice

[@elliottjones8967]

For the question of the video, is it that Thameslink use both Overhead Wires and Third Rail. Although I think other train operating companies may do that

[@KTVTransport]

Incorrect I'm afraid.

[@Lewis_J]

Man those 700/1s (12 coaches) are so Godamn long😂 thinking about it, if you added 6/7/8 more coaches, I feel like it could be as long as a Eurostar....great video Kieran🔥

[@KTVTransport]

I know haha. So many coaches but needed for such an in demand route.

[@luketucker1243]

On a normal day what is the turnaround time from arrive at Bedford from Brighton until it goes back to Brighton or wherever it goes

[@naomisbusesandtrains4784]

That's my local station I was that morning to see the flying Scotsman. But I had to pay 10p to get on the platform to see the flying Scotsman

[@KTVTransport]

Nice one. Yeah some stations charge.

[@kidsanthony6330]

what was the tune you played on the intro?

[@sctrains3687]

Operate ATO between st Pancras and elephant and castle

[@KTVTransport]

Not the answwr I'm looking for.

[@IrishTransportEnthusiast]

Do hst’s ever stop at Bedford

[@KTVTransport]

I believe the odd couple a day do.

[@HassanKhan-sw3co]

In the evenings and in the mornings mon-sat, and once an hour on a Sunday

[@kidsanthony6330]

wait KTV i know the tune you played shut up and dance

[@JacobsTrainVideos]

Loll

[@tstrains4983]

Thameslink has automatic operation from st pancras to blackfriars which is something no other train operating company does unless you are counting the tube.

[@tstrains4983]

@@southwesttrainspotting7636 Govia thameslink were the first to create automatic operation on the mainline not including the tube/DLR. I am not sure if any other TOC's have done it since.

[@KTVTransport]

The Tube counts with this so not the right answer.