Merseyrail class 777 test | 01/07/21
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- Hello everyone and welcome to a very special video. Today was the first time a class 777 ran on the Merseyrail network while the class 507/508s were still running up and down the network. The train left Kirkdale deopt at 18:38 and arrived at Bootle New Strand around 18:57. The trains feature very advanced systems such as a sliding step that is level with the platforms at every station making boarding for passengers a lot more accessible, especially for those with disabilities and wheelchairs. They also feature more audible announcements which are a lot easier to understand compared to the current fleet of 43 year old 507s and 42 year old 508s. This was a very lucky sight to see indeed so I hope you all enjoy the video. Take care and stay safe!
This is a great video of the 777. You are so lucky to see it on test, I’m hoping to see one on test for myself at some point in the future. It’s nice to see some peps in the video too! 👍😃
Thank you very much Ned! Maybe we might be lucky to see them out and about on our travels at some point in the near future, very glad you enjoyed the video mate! Take care and stay safe! 😀👍
Cool that’s my local stop. I can’t wait for these new trains. The old trains are a nightmare to get off and on when it’s busy so hopefully these new trains will but more suitable.
The new trains will be a major improvement to what currently runs on the network. With regard to boarding and leaving the new trains, they have a sliding step which is level with the platforms so boarding will be easier for passengers and people in wheelchairs and other disabilities. Another bonus is the trains are fully air conditioned to so you won't have to open windows anymore to allow ventilation into the train
@@harrystrains3227 and another thing I like is separate sections for bikes and wheelchair users. It’s really annoys me when I see cyclist dumping their bikes in wheelchair spaces when a person in a wheelchair or a parent with a child in a pram needs the space.
Oh I know. Its such a bug bare for passengers, thankfully the new trains also feature wider spaces for passengers to walk down the train and certain spaces are wider so passengers with prams can fit into that space and prevent the aisles been blocked.
@@harrystrains3227 yes I noticed that. When the old trains get busy I never really felt comfortable or safe standing in them skinny aisles.
Great video. ☺️
Edit: I just subscribed to ur RUclips channel.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked the video 😀👍
@@harrystrains3227 Ur welcome. ☺️ One question, are the Class 507 and Class 508 trains coupled together to make a 6 car train because every train apart from the Class 777 that I've seen in this video has two different liveries on each coupled up unit?
@@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 yes class 507/508 units are completely coupling compatible. 507s were originally built for Merseyside between 1978 and 1980. They have always been 3 car sets and they replaced the 502s on northern line services. Between 1979 and 1980 the 508s were built but originally had 4 coaches due to them having an additional compressor in the trailer car. However they had loads of problems operating out of London Waterloo on southern reigon commuter services so they were replaced by the class 455s in the 1980s. When Merseyrail took the 508s into their hands, they had to remove a trailer car so they could also be 3 car sets. The 455/7 units took the 508 trailer cars and they can still be seen today. When merseyrail got the 508 fleet they had to undergo minor changes so they could be coupled to the sister fleet of 507s. The 508s also feature an additional compressor in the middle car (TSO) as well in the driving car (DMSO) A end only. The B car (BDMSO) however contains the motor alternators. The same applies to the 507s but as they were built as 3 car sets originally, they only need the 1 compressor in the DMSO car. The other reason the 508s have the additional compressor is because they are of an older design and much more weaker compared to the 507 compressors which are more modern, hence why 508 interior lights go out when the train sparks and enters 3rd rail section gaps. I hope this is really helpful for you bud! 😀👍
@@harrystrains3227 That was really helpful. Didn't expect all that information about the Class 507 and the Class 508 trains. 😂 Thanks. ☺️ From the platforms, how can u tell the difference between the Class 507 and the Class 508 trains? This is very similar to the 1995 Stock on the Northern Line is never than the 1996 Stock on the Jubilee Line even tho the ones on the Northern line seem older than the ones on the Jubilee line, the Jubilee line trains were actually built in 1997 and the Northern line trains were built in 1998 with the slightly newer traction equipment in London on the London Underground. ☺️
@@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333 with regards to the difference of the way they look, they are identical, the only differences are the specifications of the train and equipment they have. And about the 1995/1996 stock you are correct. The 1995 stock trains feature the same motors as a juniper such as the class 458, 460 and 334s. However the motors on the 1996 are an older traction system from Metro Cammel and the same motors are used on the class 466 and 465/2 and 465/9
Wow, I was asking myself whether or not we'd see the 777 on the tracks this year instead of being cooped up in Kirkdale doing nothing at all.
Yeah I was surprised to see them out as well
The front of those class 777 are ugly lol but the rest of it looks nice are they still having guards on there
I was unsure about the front at first as well but I've grown to like it now. In terms of guards though, I am not 100% sure on that sorry. I have been told they are staying and then there not staying so its not completely finalized yet. However I am up for the guards staying on trains because it will be much safer for passengers rather than CCTV overlooking stuff on the trains. Thanks for watching!
@@harrystrains3227 I agree nobody knows what is happening in Wales yet our Valley line network is being turned into a tram system so nobody knows if the guards are staying
Well i could be wrong but on the 777s there are CCTV cameras with screens displaying them in every carraige, so it might be instead of a guard or aswell as a guard which would be better
@@UKTransport232 why are CCTV even better lol that's people's jobs they are taking
@@jasongnrfan7374 no i said even better if it was both
The 507 and 508s end is sadly near
Indeed it is mate. They have served their purpose now I suppose but it will be sad to see the end of them.
@@harrystrains3227 is there any news on 507006 going fore scrapp yet
@@jameshardy4354 at this moment in time it won't be moving anywhere, however the stadler depot team will be taking parts from the unit which are still in a working condition and suitable as spare parts for the other trains. A class 57 did come down a few weeks ago to test the couplings and make sure it could still move with a loco so it could be soon that it goes but not totally confirmed when it will go.
Nice, much prefer the 507/8s but the accelaration of the 777s is amazing. Are sone 507s being kept for some routes or the whole fleet replaced?
At this moment in time I have no idea about any 507/508s been preserved, however I have heard that 508111 aka the beatles is been kept by the Liverpool City Region. And yes I will agree the 507/508 is nicer but the 777s will be nice to once in service. Thanks for watching mate! 😀👍
No where near as fast as the Class 502s used to accelerate. A start out of Southport and you were already catapulted into Liverpool Exchange. They had proper seats too.
@@signalbelle Ah were they the trains which operated before the 507/8s?
@@signalbelle I never saw 502s so I can't agree or disagree with that, however I'm guessing as they got older the acceleration was a lot less efficient
@@harrystrains3227 neither have i xD never even been on a 508 i dont think