Who actually likes these for reasons other than being impressed just because they're new (not that new now either)? Slightly faster journeys don't make up for the cramped, unpleasant interiors. The only way they seem better is because the old stuff was starting to get a little worn. New like-for-like replacements would've been far better. I suppose people don't want anything other than a bit quicker and more frequent and don't care about the journey itself being more unpleasant. Sad.
The Pendolino's maximum overall speed (with no restrictions) is 140mph. Anyone who thinks these are the best trains on the UK network has obviously never been on a Class 225 HST.
And you obviously weren't paying attention to what you were posting. There is no Class 225, the HSTs were classes 252, 253 and 254 and are known as 125s. The 225 sets are Class 91 powered Mark 4 sets running out of King's Cross on the ECML.
i know, thats what i meant. i was just saying that i think the pendolinos were a waste of money, and over-rated. i was saying that the old intercity hst's are much better than the 21st century intercity rolling stock. I KOW 225'S DIDN'T RUN ON THE WCML
Ive only been on a Class 390 Virgin Pendolino once, back in 2004 from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street, took about an hour, great trains both on the exterior and interior and they are very comfortable! :)
these trains have similar performance to the amtrak acela - but due to problems fitting the cab signalling system on the west coast main line are limited to 125 mph - otherwise they are capable of 140-150 mph
I imagine that the Pendolino is quicker than an old 87 from London to Scotland, but have the journey times from London to Manchester and Birmingham come down significantly?
Who actually likes these for reasons other than being impressed just because they're new (not that new now either)? Slightly faster journeys don't make up for the cramped, unpleasant interiors. The only way they seem better is because the old stuff was starting to get a little worn. New like-for-like replacements would've been far better. I suppose people don't want anything other than a bit quicker and more frequent and don't care about the journey itself being more unpleasant. Sad.
Reorte 8 months ago
are the Pendolino's having as many problems as the Voyagers?
MrZkr123 11 months ago
You should probably change ya title m8, theres bugger all british about this junk with its stupid smiley face.
formidable38 1 year ago
Pendolino is wank! its a fast tin can! i want my old mk 3s back!
claypiesexygod 1 year ago
@claypiesexygod agreed, mk3's FTW, i want the APT-P back in service, that was a real train (when it worked)
What happend to britain building its own trains rather than buying these stupid european plastic snot boxes?
CornishMorgan 11 months ago
are they 100% british
bwarrrrk 2 years ago
No, but they are 100% grim. Unless you're a dwarf.
The86416 2 years ago
i agree they are vulgar just like javelins and it aint no umpa lompa
bwarrrrk 2 years ago
haha! Virgin Is.. Pendolino Aint, There French :)
MarkMck1994 2 years ago
@MarkMck1994 no tehre notr there british and a bit italian
alexgets98 1 year ago
The Pendolino's maximum overall speed (with no restrictions) is 140mph. Anyone who thinks these are the best trains on the UK network has obviously never been on a Class 225 HST.
RangersLadForever 2 years ago
And you obviously weren't paying attention to what you were posting. There is no Class 225, the HSTs were classes 252, 253 and 254 and are known as 125s. The 225 sets are Class 91 powered Mark 4 sets running out of King's Cross on the ECML.
Eccles71B 2 years ago
i know, thats what i meant. i was just saying that i think the pendolinos were a waste of money, and over-rated. i was saying that the old intercity hst's are much better than the 21st century intercity rolling stock. I KOW 225'S DIDN'T RUN ON THE WCML
RangersLadForever 2 years ago 2
And if you think the IC 225 (Class 91) is the best then you obviously haven't been on an APT. Also, 390 doesn't stop at Crewe anymore:
Lverpool - Runcorn - Stafford - London
OR
Liverpool - Runcorn - Stafford - Watford Junc - London
sim2lew 2 years ago
I think pendeliono is a capable of fasting 186mph, yes i can see it!!
emachines34 3 years ago
ye i think that they could do that as well but the problem is that the uk's rail is not good enough to do that witch is a bit of a bummer
roodashtonhall2k8 2 years ago
Well it isn't capable of it...
sim2lew 2 years ago
Ive only been on a Class 390 Virgin Pendolino once, back in 2004 from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street, took about an hour, great trains both on the exterior and interior and they are very comfortable! :)
No1Tubefan 3 years ago
is everything in the uk owned by Virgin?
BoeingNerd 3 years ago
i know you may think Americans are stupid or w/e but how fast do these trains go while in service carrying passengers?
PossessedDonutz 3 years ago
I'd say about, ummm... about 120MPH
getofmaballs 3 years ago
they look pretty funky lol
PossessedDonutz 3 years ago
lol
getofmaballs 3 years ago
these trains have similar performance to the amtrak acela - but due to problems fitting the cab signalling system on the west coast main line are limited to 125 mph - otherwise they are capable of 140-150 mph
American767 3 years ago
Top speed on UK railways is 125MPH
shiningold321 3 years ago
no top speed in 186mph. HS1. Used not just for Eurostar but domestic services in kent
creaton1976 2 years ago
Top speed is 140mph (Intercity 225's on ECML with blinking green signal aspect)
sim2lew 2 years ago
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GhostCav 2 years ago
They don't do that any more sadly.
edj66 1 year ago
125mph
StapledNote 3 years ago
125 mph
gtaftw2 2 years ago
I imagine that the Pendolino is quicker than an old 87 from London to Scotland, but have the journey times from London to Manchester and Birmingham come down significantly?
back2frinky 3 years ago
Nothing wrong with 87s, I did lots of miles behind that class of loco back in the day!!
rubis945 3 years ago
Pendolino 390 053 - Mission Accomplished
Pendolino 390 022 - Penny The Pendolino
Pendolino 390 007 - Virgin Lady
I can't remember the rest.
mtwin101 4 years ago
Great video, I quite like these new trains.
indigenousbriton 4 years ago
crewe station is starting to look scruffy.
BNPWINSTON 4 years ago 10
london midland 350 i the backgroud and bad sound
HSTHoward 4 years ago