Perfect replacement for the 332. The Electrostar is such a versatile train. Can be used for either Overground metro services or 100mph running to Bristol Parkway/Cardiff
@Cloudrak
2 жыл бұрын
110*
@joemercedeschannel196
Жыл бұрын
I love how the Announcements are the same as GWR Announcements
@johnrafferty8087
Жыл бұрын
With the Liz Line going through could be on of the quietest
@arnoldspottingvideos5269
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I still miss 332s they look better than the new 387s I thought 387s have more coaches than 8 but 332s have 4 and 5 coaches.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
I do think the 332's were quite unique on the outside, whilst the 387 has more of a modern look, especially the livery, rather than having branding all over it
@peterd788
Жыл бұрын
Considering it's the most expensive airport connection in the world in cost per mile I'm not sure how it could ever be the best.
@bazza945
2 жыл бұрын
Is this the line with the infamous continuous 25 minutes of announcements?!!
@BoomTrainspots
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that WiFi is incredible. I could upload a video on that❗️😅
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, it’s faster than my house wifi! Although obviously we’ve got to remember that it will vary depending on the number of users
@TheArkamedBat
3 жыл бұрын
It was the best with the Fishbowls (332) than now with iRoNiNg bOaRd sEaTs
@dainiscakuls5922
3 жыл бұрын
Call them iron board but they r rly good seats.
@dainiscakuls5922
3 жыл бұрын
Only the 700 series have the shiity iron boards
@TheArkamedBat
3 жыл бұрын
@@dainiscakuls5922 Also 387,701,707
@dainiscakuls5922
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArkamedBat 700 are the the crappiest the other iron boards are fine and comfy for me
@interstat2222
3 жыл бұрын
TBF who is even going to pay the huge £ extra for this when there are fast TFL trains on the same route now? I guess the market is "fleecing international tourists"?
@D.music85
3 жыл бұрын
Shame that they got the ironing board treatment.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
They're not bad actually, they have more padding
@TransporterTony
Жыл бұрын
Fab
@interstat2222
3 жыл бұрын
Bit of a downgrade on the CAF interior. Still can't believe they've been scrapped.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
The “ironing boards” they have been replaced with are actually not that bad, they have extra padding making them a lot better. Along with that, the train is a lot more bright and airy.
@interstat2222
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters It's still just a generic Electrostar to me when the old one was something special to make it feel like going on holiday was an event. It was kind of theatrical with the special lighting etc. This is just a workhorse. That's what's disappointing. It's just led by money (easy interoperability and servicing).
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Everything on the railways nowadays is about money unfortunately, but I think given what they’ve been given (the 387’s) they’ve actually done quite a good job
@interstat2222
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters I see now it's because HX is not actually it's own company anymore but basically a division of GWR providing Heathrow a service. That would explain why GWR wanted rolling stock they can already easily maintain and service. I don't believe the original trains were at all life expired and were purely scrapped because GWR couldn't easily maintain them using existing depots and equipment. Money controls it but it is a business.
@stevies.1975
3 жыл бұрын
@@interstat2222 Sadly, the 332’s were life expired because they had not been maintained to high standards and were basically falling apart.
@bazza945
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, you get 25 minutes of train journey, plus 25+ minutes of service announcements. It keeps you from nodding off, I suppose. Nice video, thanks.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
No problem I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
@bazza945
2 жыл бұрын
Why do I suddenly fancy a block of dark chocolate??
@ameerali.ouarda
2 жыл бұрын
The music, jingles and announcements are really calming. Should be a common practice
@Macrowa
3 жыл бұрын
Sad that the fishbowls have gone though
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, but these are much nicer than them from a passenger point of view ^LW
Very nice and quick. Are the seats comfortable. The Class 379 Electrostar has very nice seats and could be cascaded to Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express. And the Class 387/3 cascaded to Great Northern.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the seats are comfortable, and they will definitely soften up over time as well!
@Andrewjg_89
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters Hopefully :D
@TEBEnthusiast
3 жыл бұрын
@@Andrewjg_89 mine was nice from Ealing to Reading
@bfapple
Жыл бұрын
A lot of money has gone into fitting the 387/1s with ETCS. The HEx units wont be moved.
@TheBigLemon679
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I want to do this in the future but I’m 14 I know kids travel free but I need proof I’m travelling on a plane 😪
@thechilterntrainspotters
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need proof you’re travelling on a plane to travel on Heathrow express
@TheBigLemon679
2 жыл бұрын
You do if your under 15 and travelling with no adult
@tobeytransport2802
3 жыл бұрын
The announcements are very annoying, they repeat over and over. Once is nice, twice is a bit ugh but I suppose it’s informative, three times or more just makes you unsettled.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@colincomber8027
3 жыл бұрын
Are tickets still £10 ?
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Advance tickets maybe, but on the day tickets are £25 single and £37 return. have to book the advances very early if you want a cheap ticket
@colincomber8027
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters Good grief !!!!
@carolynhounsell8680
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters I just booked tickets for 2 adults and 2 children return, £22 in total. Dates are December - January though, so like you said, very in advance!
@JackJackProductions
3 жыл бұрын
If you used your Oyster card, how was it free
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Zip card ^AG
@JackJackProductions
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters That explains it
@TheArkamedBat
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters What is a Zip Card?
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheArkamedBat Oyster card for under 16s ^LW
@RonWandersOff
3 жыл бұрын
I see what you mean about the jingles, very soothing! And that WiFi ain’t too shabby…
@stevies.1975
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know where you got the impression the 387’s would provide ‘faster and better services’ from. It’s not exactly the opposite but the 332’s provided a far superior level of comfort. This service is a shadow of its former self. Given the alternatives to get to Heathrow people are going to realise it is no longer worth the over inflated premium…
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ridden on the new 387’s? As stated in the video we think they’re a lot better then we expected and feel a lot brighter and airier than 332’s.
@stevies.1975
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters You haven’t answered the main point of my comment about ‘faster and better services’. Because I don’t see either being true. Faster = No! Better = Highly doubtful and certainly not in my experience. Give me the rundown 332 any day for comfort and ambience.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
@@stevies.1975 387's can go 110mph on the part of the route between paddington and hayes compared to 100mph on the 332's, so yes, they are faster.
@stevies.1975
3 жыл бұрын
@@thechilterntrainspotters Sadly, the timetable has not been amended to reflect any increase in speed. So….. not faster.
@SamuelPlaysMC
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevies.1975 it still is quicker, regardless of the timetable being changed or not
@steveisaac1933
3 жыл бұрын
Shame about the spelling in the sub-titling!!
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
I'm very truly sorry that a few typos ruined the video for you.
@davidquin8689
3 жыл бұрын
Spelling, grammar and punctuation nothing short of a train wreck.
@thechilterntrainspotters
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao old gen
@mikefreeman1411
2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, an eleven year old with a toy - spelling and grammar wouldn't be top of the list!
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