Short Set
On the 20th January 2020 the 1A76 0604 Penzance to London Paddington passes Bishopsteignton formed of only one five car IET.
This train should be formed of two five car units but short sets are becoming far too common meaning only three coaches are available for standard class passengers. The trains out of Cornwall are usually a five car and two units should join together at Plymouth but the coupling connection often doesn't work and causes delays. As a member of First Group staff told me they weren't designed to be split....says it all really!
Short Set
On the 20th January 2020 the 1A76 0604 Penzance to London Paddington passes Bishopsteignton formed of only one five car IET.
This train should be formed of two five car units but short sets are becoming far too common meaning only three coaches are available for standard class passengers. The trains out of Cornwall are usually a five car and two units should join together at Plymouth but the coupling connection often doesn't work and causes delays. As a member of First Group staff told me they weren't designed to be split....says it all really!