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'The brand new c2c trains set to transform travel in East London and Essex that we got a sneak peak of'

MyLondon went for a preview ride on the new "Class 720 Aventra" trains due to enter passenger service in September

• 18:29, 2 JUN 2023
• Updated 18:40, 2 JUN 2023

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This September, travelling by train through East London and Essex will be a far more enjoyable experience thanks to 12 brand new Class 720 "Aventra" trains set to enter passenger service with c2c rail. Ahead of their launch, MyLondon went behind the scenes with c2c to find out what passengers can expect.

The long-awaited fully walkthrough trains will run between Fenchurch Street / Liverpool Street , Grays, Southend and Shoeburyness , offering around double the seats per train than the existing fleet. They have welcome mod-cons including WiFi, air-conditioning, two spaces for wheelchairs and pushchairs, four bicycle storage spaces and will be equipped with accessible toilets. They are also fully equipped with CCTV and passenger alarms for added security. In line with c2c policy, trains do not have first class seating areas, but include a “Quiet Zone” where passengers are asked not to have loud conversations or play audio aloud their smartphones.

The £100million trains were constructed by Alstom in Derby, at the same factory the 70 trains for the Elizabeth line were built . They are similar to other "Aventra" models of train currently in use on Greater Anglia, London Overground and LNR. The operators which use Aventra trains have recently tended to appear towards the top of the league tables for train reliability.

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c2c’s managing director Rob Mullen told MyLondon: "The new trains are going to really help us boost our capacity for passengers, each train has an additional carriage and we'll start soft launching them in September, with the hope of rolling them all out in the December timetable. In that timetable, we'll really be able to assess where they can go."

The new Aventra trains, like the existing Electrostar trains, are capable of 100mph, but the linespeed and overhead electric power supply on the c2c route (managed by Network Rail) prohibits them going over 75mph. Mr Mullen explains: "From my perspective, this is the first step in giving c2c a modern fleet and a modern railway. On our line we have demands for extra freight trains, extra passenger services and there's huge housing development and urban regeneration going on so we're trying to build a consensus for everyone in this part of the world that we need real rail investment. For that to work we need capacity, and linespeed plus signalling is part of that, so when we enter our next round of discussions [with government and stakeholders], this is something we'll consider."

The faster acceleration will help trains catch back time quicker if they are delayed - c2c rail is one of the most punctual railways in the country, offering delay repay compensation for as little as two minutes to smartcard holders. Train drivers will undergo an intense five day training course to familiarise themselves with the new trains, including time on a state-of-the-art simulator. A new driver training centre has opened in Southend to facilitate this.

The walk-through carriages with full CCTV will help the railway become a safer environment as it 'designs out' opportunities or crime onboard trains. c2c's security partner staff and British Transport Police (BTP) officers are familiarising themselves with them accordingly. Kirsty Thomas, Amulet security operations manager for c2c's London and Tilbury loop stations, explained: "Safeguarding is a really important part of my team's work and making sure we understand all the parts of our network so we can keep people feeling secure is really beneficial. On these trains, we can carry out patrols differently than with the existing fleet and it's much easier for us to be a visible presence people can reach out to."

Her comments are echoed by BTP Inspector Jay Bibby who explained the open-plan layout ensures anyone feeling intimidated by something onboard has more options: "As the train is walkthrough, passengers can move about if there's a disturbance, and of course there's CCTV. The train has WiFi so passengers can report crime via our Railway Guardian app directly too . We work closely with c2c and our partners to identify trends of crime on the route and as part of that we'll look at how we patrol these trains tactically. We have an ongoing operation called Imperial where we make sure passengers heading to the beach or events can have a nice time and get home safely without any problems."

c2c hopes that if these trains are successfully introduced, future orders could follow. The 12 trains will initially complement, not replace, any of the existing trains - although they are now reaching 24 years old.

Our verdict

Overall, we think the new trains are a big win. They're more comfortable, brighter and safer than the existing trains. At peak hours, the section c2c shares with London Underground between West Ham and Upminster can be very busy, so the extra seating and standing room will help. Each five carriage train can carry 695 passengers (459 seated).

There are two minor drawbacks of the design. The walk-through carriages, whilst making things more secure, mean it will be difficult to maintain the Quiet Zone at the very end of the train as noise carries through. A Thameslink-style partition may improve things.

The second is that some carriages have three-across seating, meaning aisles are very narrow and when the aisle seats are occupied, it's harder to grab the aids attached to each seat. Fortunately, much of the train is very spacious - you can avoid the three-across seating in the Quiet Zone towards the very end of the train.

The accessible toilets have a very practical design, and it is welcome to see a full-length mirror in them. USB ports and sockets at every seat is great for connectivity, and the lighting and colour schemes do well to give the train a calm, neutral ambience. The trains are also noticeably quieter, with more powerful air-con than their older counterparts. Together with improvements at c2c stations such as Barking and Fenchurch Street , the route will be far more enjoyable to travel on now than in recent years.

What are your impressions of the new c2c Class 720 "Aventra" trains? Tell us in the comments below!

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Changes to c2c fares as it moves towards contactless payment system

A NEW fares structure from regional train operator c2c is to be introduced from next weekend.

A statement from the compnay issued today (Monday, 27 November) says: “In preparation for the launch of contactless pay as you go across its entire rail network, c2c is introducing a new and simplified fares and ticketing model and revised peak travel times on Sunday, 3 December.

“This will make the planning of trips, paying for travel and accessing services quicker and easier for customers than before.

“As announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) earlier in the year, c2c is one of five train operators working with Government during Phase 1 of its initiative to extend the current contactless pay as you go area.

“The introduction of c2c’s new ticketing model will align c2c fares and associated travel conditions with the easy-to-understand Transport for London (TfL) and wider pay as you go networks.

Key changes to fares and ticketing include: Fares revised so that all single tickets are priced at half the equivalent return (both in the Peak and Off-Peak).

Introduction of a new weekday evening peak between 16:00 – 19:00 on services leaving from or going via a London* station

Super-Off-Peak tickets withdrawn, with all weekend and bank holiday travel classified Off-Peak

*Stations that are within Zones 1-6 c2c Managing Director, Rob Mullen, said: “As part of our ongoing commitment to making c2c a more attractive and accessible railway, the introduction of simple and easy-to-understand fares and peak travel times will make searching and buying tickets easier and more straightforward for our customers.

“We already offer a wide range of ticketing and payment options to best suit customers’ needs, and we are working hard to ensure that everyone has access to the correct tickets and best value fares for their journey.

“Moving forward, all of our ticketing products – Smartcards, traditional paper, e-tickets and contactless pay as you go (when launched) – if purchased on the day of travel, will offer fares at the same price.

“Removing the barriers to rail travel remains a priority to the team at c2c. With simplified fares in place in readiness for contactless pay as go, and e-ticketing coming soon, we believe that our easy to access and easy to understand tickets will give customers added confidence when travelling on our network.”

c2c adds: “Customers can continue to access great value weekend and bank holiday travel – offering 40% off the standard Off-Peak Return fare – by buying Online advance tickets direct from c2c three or more days before travel.

“Long-term ‘Flexi’, weekly, monthly and annual season tickets are also not affected by fares or peak time changes.”

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Essex was subject to a Met Office yellow weather warning for wind all day on Monday. Meteorologists warned that wind speeds would stay around 20 to 25mph but could reach highs of 50mph.

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TV travel host Rick Steves, who has been guiding Americans through Europe for nearly half a century, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is set to have surgery this fall.

“My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread,” the guidebook author said Wednesday in a post on the social platform X announcing his diagnosis. “There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery.”

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. This type of cancer usually grows very slowly, and surgery is a common treatment for patients who are in good health and whose tumor is only in the prostate gland, the institute says.

The longtime “Rick Steves’ Europe” host noted that his doctors are fine with him filming two new shows in France over the next three weeks. He said he plans to return home to Edmonds by mid-September ahead of his procedure at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

Steves, 69, did not say what stage the cancer was nor the type of surgery he would undergo, but remained positive about his prognosis and was eager to return to work.

“I’ll likely get my surgery in late September, be laid up for a month, and — God willing — be cancer-free and back at it by the end of October,” he said. The avuncular PBS host assured followers that he trusts his doctor and staff at the cancer center and said he has “lots more to be thankful for … including the support of friends and loved ones and a strong faith that I’m in good hands.”

“While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip,” he added.

“I feel good about my positive attitude — and I expect to take home some delightful, if intangible, souvenirs like: appreciating and seeing a vibrancy in the little things; appreciating the goodness in people and the treasure of friends and family; being wowed by modern medicine and the army of amazing, smart, and dedicated people that make it possible; appreciating what a blessing life, health, and this world to enjoy is; and — just in general — being more thankful.”

The bestselling author, who spends about four months a year abroad, said he’s looking forward to “many more years of happy travels, exciting collaborations, and beautiful friendships.” He also thanked his followers for their love and support and solicited “travel tips” as he sets off on his latest journey.

The radio host and travel columnist started his business, Rick Steves’ Europe, in 1976 and produces a bestselling guidebook series. His TV show ran on PBS from 2000 to 2020. The business also offers small group tours that take 30,000 travelers to Europe each year, according to his website .

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times .

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