Class 442
Class 442 trains, otherwise known as 5-WES have been serving the Weymouth Waterloo line since the late 1980ies, when they were built. For the people they carry, they provide a comfortable environment... continue reading »
"Withdrawal of the Class442 trains is a definite reduction in standards. These trains were withdrawn from the Portsmouth line on the basis that they were not suitable for this line, but were suitable for other long-distance services from London. The withdr"
"I think its a disgrace that SWT can justify withdrawing the most comfortable trains ever built without considering the options for life extension for the class (i.e replacing the original ex-4REP traction motors with desiro type equipment). This scandelou"
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"please dont remove theese great trains!!!!!!"
"The replacements are ghastly. These are the most comfortable trains in the country."
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"Keep the fab units!"
"Why not sound out your customers beforehand"
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"These are absalutely great trains and it would be insane to store / scrap them!"
"Bring back the class 442s"
"What a scandalous waste of a real asset to the railway. More trips to London by car from now on for me."
"I too wrote to SWT when these units were withdrawn as they were by far the most comfy way to travel to Bournemouth. Please bring them back."
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"Short of units, then return some to leasing company. Hmmmmmmm."
"There is a desprate bstate of overcrowding developing on the South West Trains netwolrk, and it makes absolutely no sense to get rid of any units whatsoever. The 442s can all be used on Bournemout/Weymouth, 444s to Portsmouth, 458 to Windsor/Reading, 450s"
"well i believe these trains shouldnt be taken out of stock coz they are the most comfortable trains ever made"
"The 442s are the most reliable and most comfortable 3rd rail electric trains in the country. To withdraw them is madness! The replacement Desiros are austere and rough-riding. Bring back the 442s."
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"Agree entirely. We have a similar interest as we are campaigning to ban high density suburban stock (450s) from the Portsmouth line. Join our campaign - visit www.no450.co.uk and sign our petition."
