Are Greater Anglia's New Commuter Trains an Upgrade or Disappointment? Class 720 vs Class 321 Review

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @alivinghuman1
    @alivinghuman1 Před 2 lety +24

    also i wanna point out that c2c operates to liverpool street and stratford sometimes

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před 2 lety +2

      1. Wrong way, its Stratford then Liv Street
      2. It is limited service
      3. It is weekends only

    • @alivinghuman1
      @alivinghuman1 Před 2 lety +6

      I said sometimes, i didnt specify when as i wasnt sure what day the service operated on (saturday, sunday, or both, i forgot), i thought people would know that the service is a limited service as i said sometimes they operate to these 2 places, and i only said the stops the service stops at, i dont have to say them in the correct order, i think most people know that liverpool street is the terminus for most greateranglia services and the weekend c2c services that operate to liv st, and i think most people know that stratford is in front of liv st

    • @Les_MeilleursMCFC
      @Les_MeilleursMCFC Před 2 lety +1

      @@mudchute4dlr i went on one to southend from stratford yesterday.

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před 2 lety

      @@Les_MeilleursMCFC oh, i guess i didnt read the timetable properly lol

    • @Les_MeilleursMCFC
      @Les_MeilleursMCFC Před 2 lety

      @@mudchute4dlr its all good its also may be a diversion lol so no worries

  • @elnido4184
    @elnido4184 Před rokem +8

    The 321s do have great traction sound thanks to their motors.

  • @grahamhardy6323
    @grahamhardy6323 Před 2 lety +6

    Nice content with great knowledge but perhaps too many abbreviations? Colchester CSD.. EMU... PIS (Passenger Information System for example)

  • @jacobporrett
    @jacobporrett Před 2 lety +9

    Great video mate. Never been on either so can't say anything. 720s look similar to the 345s so should be a decent ride.

  • @sohastrain.journals9135
    @sohastrain.journals9135 Před rokem +1

    I'm going to ride on the Eilzabeth line for the first time with my family on 4th of August 2023

  • @Sean-D78
    @Sean-D78 Před 2 lety +7

    I've been on the 321 but I'd love to ride the 720

  • @anglian.railways
    @anglian.railways Před 2 lety +5

    Aha my locals kelvedon. The signs have been replaced now but at Hatfield Peverel NSE signage on the end of platform 1 of u wanna check it out :)

    • @OMtheRails
      @OMtheRails  Před 2 lety +5

      Ah yes I noticed that when I did the 720 run… a real shame! Was meant to check out Hatfield Peverel at some point, so definitely on the cards, cheers!

  • @manomaylr
    @manomaylr Před rokem +3

    I thought 2 + 3 was a thing of the past! Even Thameslink has 2 + 2 max!

  • @Electrostarboi207
    @Electrostarboi207 Před rokem +2

    I would rather go with c2c
    1. Not replacing a valuable, easy maintenance train
    2. Actually cares about the costumers and not the money (sometimes)
    3. TURBOSTAR FACE
    GIGA CHAD
    'greater' anglia
    1. Replacing the whole fleet and even the POOR CLASS 379
    2.class 720
    3. No Turbostar face anymore 😕
    c2c 3/ greater Anglia 1 in my opinion

    • @0B2K
      @0B2K Před dnem

      the whole point of a new train is to also make maintenance easy and also most of the trains on c2c have 3+2 so not really a difference

  • @nigelfoster6151
    @nigelfoster6151 Před rokem +2

    I am nitpicking. Romford is served OUTSIDE peak hours by Greatest Anglia, twice an hour. Peak hour services skip Romford.
    I used the 321s from new and liked them then. Aisle space looks atrocious in the 720s. I would not care to stand on a rush hour train.

  • @geraiswaiya2347
    @geraiswaiya2347 Před rokem +1

    These things are absolute rockets, they actually push you into your seat while powering you out of Liverpool St. Physically rather imposing as well.

  • @alivinghuman1
    @alivinghuman1 Před 2 lety +9

    Ive been on both of them, and i have to say both trains are good

  • @vincemerrell3993
    @vincemerrell3993 Před 2 lety +1

    720's ride nice. But that's it.
    The seating and the clearance in the aisles are shocking.
    (Sorry, forgot, the doors don't slam with every passing train or gust of wind like the 321s did, Renatus or not)

  • @AWTransport276
    @AWTransport276 Před rokem +1

    The only downsides I’d say about the 720 is the fact that the walkway is very narrow

  • @vasen-vasen
    @vasen-vasen Před 2 lety +4

    The Class 720s are a lot better than the Renatus Class 321s (they're no better than the Class 700s, they're probably worse due to the lacking PIS, no walkthrough carriages and the seats being worse). The un-refurbished Class 321s are a bit better than the Renatus Class 321s, bit more comfy but they're not that great and they're not in service anymore. I've only travelled on a 322 (or 321/9) once and it had horrible ventilation so as far as I'm concerned the 720s are more than worthy replacements, even if I'll miss the 321s for nostalgia reasons.

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 Před rokem +1

      I don't think walkthrough are that necessary for commuter trains. They are better suited to metros. With the tight 3+2 seating I feel the Class 720's could have done with the more traditional electric doors between carriages.

  • @bb-3653
    @bb-3653 Před 5 měsíci

    321 renatus actually had good acceleration but the line to colchester can be rather steep.

  • @Samuelgamer4
    @Samuelgamer4 Před 12 dny +1

    The class 720 good but class 321 better

  • @elnido4184
    @elnido4184 Před rokem +1

    You need to try the 745 mow.

  • @AntonFanify
    @AntonFanify Před 2 lety +1

    Well. The 377's 4 coach units have the same seating arrangement which is really bad.

  • @EdgyNumber1
    @EdgyNumber1 Před 2 lety +2

    Isn't 720 an evolution of the *Electrostars??*
    321's were a night and day difference compared to the slam door stock that came before. They're too old now though. Oh by the way, all TOCs who have operated services on this line NEVER maintain their toilets, certainly never between trips. Doesn't matter which trainset.

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 Před rokem

      I feel like aventras are an evolution of electrostars in terms of traction motors, design, acceleration. But to me, eletrostars look more comfortable than aventras.

  • @FranekTransport0607
    @FranekTransport0607 Před rokem

    Can you do this with the 745 and your review of the 379 to explain why the 745s are a downgrade on the Stansted exprss

  • @TheArkamedBat
    @TheArkamedBat Před 2 lety +8

    Nobody replaces or refurbishes my Dusty Bins 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

    • @bb-3653
      @bb-3653 Před 2 lety +3

      Indeed, their the best looking brel mk3s along the 317/6s

    • @Je_Existe
      @Je_Existe Před 2 lety +2

      @@bb-3653 I prefer the 317/1 of the 317s

    • @bb-3653
      @bb-3653 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Je_Existe I love the 317/6s because they look unique. But 317s /1s are cool

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před 2 lety

      they are disgusting trains

    • @aplane9625
      @aplane9625 Před 7 měsíci +2

      The class 90s were sick
      As in sickly AWSOME

  • @sohastrain.journals9135

    Liverpool Street railway and tube station
    London Overground
    C2c (class 357)
    Greater Anglia
    Stansted express
    Central line
    Circle line
    Hammersmith and city line
    And a new Elizabeth line

  • @not_lewis2649
    @not_lewis2649 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought the 720 replaced 317’s too

  • @Listenerandlearner870
    @Listenerandlearner870 Před 2 lety +1

    Modernised 321s are ok but 720s are better.

  • @MurphyOCP-001
    @MurphyOCP-001 Před 2 lety +2

    Personally I don't like the seating arrangement in the 720s, the aisle is far too narrow even for slim people. Seats are also uncomfortable with minimal padding.

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před 2 lety +2

      It would be better with 2-2 seating like the transverse seats on 345s.

    • @aplane9625
      @aplane9625 Před rokem +1

      I prefer the oldies
      F*** air conditioners
      I don’t need them

  • @jayitaghatak9428
    @jayitaghatak9428 Před 2 měsíci

    🎉

  • @Transport4Alex12
    @Transport4Alex12 Před rokem +3

    Modernised 321s should be kept!

  • @mayalarshad948
    @mayalarshad948 Před 2 lety +2

    i like the 321's better i like the accelration but it is very loud

    • @waleedarif6740
      @waleedarif6740 Před 4 měsíci

      Class 720s aren't even actuall trains. In fact, I'd laugh at them.

  • @aplane9625
    @aplane9625 Před rokem +1

    321s, 317s, 360s and 90s were better

  • @GramyWroblox622
    @GramyWroblox622 Před rokem

    What song 6:16

  • @FM60260
    @FM60260 Před 2 lety +3

    They spent all that money on refurbishing them and they are going for scrap at the end of the year, what a waste!

  • @daliverpoolfan69
    @daliverpoolfan69 Před měsícem

    been over a year since 321 left us 720 is shit in my oppinion #bringtheclass321back

    • @Samuelgamer4
      @Samuelgamer4 Před 12 dny +1

      The still have they class 321 in the Ilford depot

  • @jaymarlon7460
    @jaymarlon7460 Před rokem

    The class 321 are way better than the class 720 as the class 321 has wider isles

    • @aplane9625
      @aplane9625 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I agree in the strongest way possible