Euston to Glasgow rail record attempt today

[Gareth1974]

An attempt to beat the fastest rail journey between Euston and Glasgow is being made today. The record was set in 1984 by an APT.

https://www.therailwayhub.co.uk/60345/avanti-west-...

[Simpo Two]

There should be a matching attempt to beat the land speed record by motorway!

[48k]

Headcode 1Z57 - you can track its progress here:

https://live.rail-record.co.uk/train/?c=S00619&amp...

[tonyvid]

A touch over 2hrs to Lancaster is cracking on!

[RDM]

The return journey record attempt will be even more impressive
They’re going to fill the train with Tartan Army and get them to London before they’re pissed!

[FourWheelDrift]

RDM said:

The return journey record attempt will be even more impressive
They’re going to fill the train with Tartan Army and get them to London before they’re pissed!

It should be quicker, it's downhill.

[Scotty2]

Just done it. In at 1429.

[The Mad Monk]

Scotty2 said:

Just done it. In at 1429.

Isn't that a minute slower?

[anonymous-user]

And?? Did it beat the old APT time or not?

[Disastrous]

The Mad Monk said:

Scotty2 said:

Just done it. In at 1429.

Isn't that a minute slower?

Looks like it actually left at 1035 so maybe it's equalled it?

[JeffreyD]

Disastrous said:

The Mad Monk said:

Scotty2 said:

Just done it. In at 1429.

Isn't that a minute slower?

Looks like it actually left at 1035 so maybe it's equalled it?

Someone on twitter reckons 21 seconds slower.

[Podie]

JeffreyD said:

Someone on twitter reckons 21 seconds slower.

Oof. That's gotta hurt if true.

[FourWheelDrift]

Bring back the APT.

[anonymous-user]

Podie said:

Oof. That's gotta hurt if true.

How is that possible??

On it’s record breaking run, the APT suffered a several minute delay due to a faulty red signal, was built using 1970’s technology, and since then the west coast line has had billions in upgrades to allow for faster running.

[Podie]

Lord Marylebone said:

Podie said:

Oof. That's gotta hurt if true.

How is that possible??

On it’s record breaking run, the APT suffered a several minute delay due to a faulty red signal, was built using 1970’s technology, and since then the west coast line has had billions in upgrades to allow for faster running.

Well, would put the APT's tech into perspective for a start...

[saaby93]

Podie said:

JeffreyD said:

Someone on twitter reckons 21 seconds slower.

Oof. That's gotta hurt if true.

21 seconds off here
https://www.therailwayhub.co.uk/60351/live-london-...

[The Mad Monk]

"The intercity operator’s iconic Pendolino set No. 390044 will depart London Euston at 10.36 for a non-stop journey to Glasgow Central, aiming to beat the current record of 3 hours 52 minutes and 40 seconds."

So it should have been there before 14:28:40. No?

It got there at 14:29. I think.

[Mr Pointy]

Something's up with that online schedule. I was watching it & at 14:28 by both my iPad & the RDS clock on the wall it suddenly updated to show the train arriving at 14:29 - a minute into the future!

[anonymous-user]

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said:

“After almost 40 years it’s time for this record to be broken, and I wish everyone the best of luck as they attempt this impressive feat. Our rail network binds our Union together, and today’s attempt underlines why our clean, green railways is a great way to see the UK.”

He could have cut that down to:

“Great Britain, where it’s always 1984 on our railways, and nothing much appears to have changed”

[JeffreyD]

Confirmed 21 seconds down.
Lost 90 seconds due to a temporary speed limit at Carstairs.


That's the sort of post that 16 months working from home leads to.