Posted by TomIrvin on 12/01/20 19:51
For reference, the exemption documents for the two fleets of Northern 153s are linked below:
The dispensation expires on 31st December 2020, however it is expected that crew training at Cleethorpes on the replacement class 156 units will start in February 2020 with introduction in May 2020.
The dispensation documents allow the use of 153s across the Northern network when coupled to compliant units and on selected lines singly.
Posted by TomIrvin on 28/05/20 07:41
The Northern 153 dispensation documents have been updated to include the Abellio East Midlands Railway class 153s to allow operation on the Barton Line. Please see below: