One to be no more

[bgstrowger]

I heard that "one" too. I also heard it was a sly dig at First Group because they lost out big time in the Greater Anglia franchise bids.

With c2c, it replaced the LT&S branding as LT&S had negative connotations in people's minds, given the problems the line had before the modernisation. In the end, they could call it "Linda" and the residents of London, Tilbury or Southend still wouldn't care just as long as the service is reliable.

[arabiandisco]

as for c2c... i dont think Nat Ex even know... as its been suggested it stands for City to Coast, Coast to City, City to country... god knows.... but i cant see them using the London Tilbury and essex name again as they distinctly decided to change it to try to remove the bad name/impresion the line had on passengers

Cash 2 Consultants

[rowan826]

It would be known as First Great Eastern (FGE) if First Group had won the Greater Anglia franchise.

[chriscooper]

If it is to be National Express East Anglia, the acronym will be "NEEA".

So NEEA and yet so far...

That will be a good one when the train breaks down just outside of Liverpool St

[MoonKid47]

but even then "First Transpennine Express" is a bit much, so they seem to have dropped the "First".

Apparently Keolis were getting a bit narky about not getting mentioned, and as a 9 syllable company name announcement seemed a bit daft they decided to ignore both group brands and stick with just the Transpennine express bit.

Slip

Keolis did get narky about it, but since First Group own 55% of the company they have the majority vote. This year it was changed back to First TransPennine Express too, here is the Wiki extract:

Name Change
From 10 December 2004, TransPennine Express changed its name to First TransPennine Express. But in November 2006 this was changed back to TransPennine Express, due to complaints from Keolis. However on 14 August 2007 this was again changed back to First TransPennine Express.

[superdrive1]

National Express East Anglia, National Express East Anglia,National Express East Anglia, Nope, Just Won't Work. Keep "one" As A Company Name, Please!!

[richard222]

The Nine Thirty One service to London....

See the problem

[superdrive1]

No

[TheAmateurBasher]

One/Anglia isn't quite dead yet. Take a look at this: http://www.davidhennesseystrainworld.fo ... 14494.html

Cheers!

[superdrive1]

"one" 156, Doncaster? Does that really go together in any way?
Also, The Company At My Station Is WAGN I Repeat WAGN, Weird, If You Ask Me?

[TheAmateurBasher]

"one" 156, Doncaster? Does that really go together in any way?
Also, The Company At My Station Is WAGN I Repeat WAGN, Weird, If You Ask Me?

I know, that took me by surprise as well. I assume it had been for attention at Wabtec. It pulled out from behind the works, then went off for a test run.

Cheers!

[superdrive1]

I Think Your Right.

[shebarose]

Most of the 315s and MK3 and DVT stock has had there logos and 'rainbow stripes removed'
Ill try and get a pic when i can

[superdrive1]

Goodbye To The "one" Era Then

[TheAmateurBasher]

Doncaster wasn't the only place I saw a One/Anglia train. 29th September 2007 saw 47818 turn up at Preston, hauling a Blue Pullman (Cotswold operated) to Oxenholme. It paused briefly for a driver exchange, but I was fortunate to get a few shots. Here's one of them: http://www.davidhennesseystrainworld.fo ... 71311.html

Cheers.