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 »
"442s are vastly more comfortable than 444s"
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"It would be a real shame to loose these units which have served the south west for such a long time."
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"Very comfortable ride."
"As commuters here want to retain their 442's, and Portsmouth line commuters wish to retain their 444's - why are SWT disregarding public opinion and making these changes?"
"29,000 miles with no breakdowns, their replacements break down, on average, 7,000 miles more often"
"neither desiros nor 458 units constitue adequate replacements; it makes more sense to retain the 442s, especially given that they have just been given an expensive refurbishment."
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"I have ridden the 442's from the time of their introduction. I like a comfortable journey, so please keep the 442's for the Weymouth London Service. The 444 may OK for a short journey but not long distance."
"I hereby protest the decision of SWT withdrawing these magnificient trains and sign this petition in favor of them keeping in service."
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"Keep the WES's!"
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"442s are much more compfortable than the desiros."
"What a shame to see the Waterloo - Weymouth line reduced to a glorified commuter service."
"Please keep the 442's.Great Machines"
"They are absolutely dreadful, in the best possible way.... keep em' running"
"The 444s are totally unsuitable for journeys of up to 3 hours. The seats and air-conditioning are uncomfortable, most seating is airline style which is unpopular with families, and there is inadequate room for luggage. A class 442 modified with two 8 seat"
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"Never travelled on these units but heard them on you tube I really want the oppourtunity to go for it once again"
"The railway is now run by accountants and largely incompetent senior civil servants who live and work in London and have little interest in areas outside the M25. Leaving the rail network in the hands of these philistines is an unmitigated disaster. SWT i"
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