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2024 tube stock
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M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
2024-10-16 12:54:12 UTC
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First one has turned up:




And then got vandalised:

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-be
fore-coming-into-service/

You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to leave
it out in the open unattended overnight.
Theo
2024-10-16 13:18:52 UTC
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Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
http://youtu.be/m-0IKZWCXpo
http://youtu.be/WQrDizthKBQ
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-be
fore-coming-into-service/
You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to leave
it out in the open unattended overnight.
According to the TFA, it happened while they were held at a signal at
Latchmere Junction. I don't think there's much that can be done to protect
stock in transit - they're not nuclear flasks.

Theo
M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
2024-10-16 13:39:28 UTC
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On 16 Oct 2024 14:18:52 +0100 (BST)
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http://youtu.be/m-0IKZWCXpo
http://youtu.be/WQrDizthKBQ
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-b
e
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
fore-coming-into-service/
You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to leave
it out in the open unattended overnight.
According to the TFA, it happened while they were held at a signal at
Latchmere Junction. I don't think there's much that can be done to protect
stock in transit - they're not nuclear flasks.
Do you believe that? Just how long was that signal red for? I know graffiti
artists can work quick but not that quick and what were they doing , just
hanging around waiting for a train to stop? Maybe, but I'd take it with some
face saving pinch of salt given there's no sign of it in the other videos.
Possibly on the other side of the train I guess.
Recliner
2024-10-16 15:43:24 UTC
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Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
On 16 Oct 2024 14:18:52 +0100 (BST)
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
http://youtu.be/m-0IKZWCXpo
http://youtu.be/WQrDizthKBQ
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-b
e
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
fore-coming-into-service/
You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to leave
it out in the open unattended overnight.
According to the TFA, it happened while they were held at a signal at
Latchmere Junction. I don't think there's much that can be done to protect
stock in transit - they're not nuclear flasks.
Do you believe that? Just how long was that signal red for? I know graffiti
artists can work quick but not that quick and what were they doing , just
hanging around waiting for a train to stop? Maybe, but I'd take it with some
face saving pinch of salt given there's no sign of it in the other videos.
Possibly on the other side of the train I guess.
From
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/15/new-london-underground-tube-train-vandalised-graffiti/

The incident is understood to have taken place at Latchmere Junction, near
Clapham, while the train was in transit from Siemens Mobility UK in Goole,
Yorkshire.

Chris Date, a train enthusiast from Sussex, wrote on X, formerly Twitter,
that the train was forced to stop for 20 minutes in an area “known as a
hotspot for graffiti” to allow Overground trains to pass.

Mr Date claimed that TfL had “requested a clear run”, which was allegedly
denied by Network Rail. The train is understood to have already been
cleaned of the graffiti on its arrival at the depot.

Matt Willis, an agency rail worker, wrote on X: “You wonder how these
people gain access to ‘secure’ premises.”
M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
2024-10-16 16:03:51 UTC
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On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:43:24 GMT
Post by Recliner
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
Do you believe that? Just how long was that signal red for? I know graffiti
artists can work quick but not that quick and what were they doing , just
hanging around waiting for a train to stop? Maybe, but I'd take it with some
face saving pinch of salt given there's no sign of it in the other videos.
Possibly on the other side of the train I guess.
From
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/15/new-london-underground-tube-train-v
andalised-graffiti/
The incident is understood to have taken place at Latchmere Junction, near
Clapham, while the train was in transit from Siemens Mobility UK in Goole,
Yorkshire.
Chris Date, a train enthusiast from Sussex, wrote on X, formerly Twitter,
that the train was forced to stop for 20 minutes in an area “known as a
hotspot for graffiti” to allow Overground trains to pass.
And nobody saw anything? What was the driver doing, reading The Sun and
scratching his nuts?
Post by Recliner
Matt Willis, an agency rail worker, wrote on X: “You wonder how these
people gain access to ‘secure’ premises.”
Indeed.
Blueshirt
2024-10-16 18:13:31 UTC
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Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:43:24 GMT
Post by Recliner
The incident is understood to have taken place at Latchmere
Junction, near Clapham, while the train was in transit from
Siemens Mobility UK in Goole, Yorkshire.
Chris Date, a train enthusiast from Sussex, wrote on X,
formerly Twitter, that the train was forced to stop for 20
minutes in an area “known as a hotspot for graffiti” to
allow Overground trains to pass.
And nobody saw anything? What was the driver doing, reading
The Sun and scratching his nuts?
Now, now, don't let the unions hear that sort of talk, we all
know how busy and overworked those guys are... ;-)
M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
2024-10-17 07:39:24 UTC
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On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:13:31 +0100
Post by Blueshirt
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:43:24 GMT
Post by Recliner
The incident is understood to have taken place at Latchmere
Junction, near Clapham, while the train was in transit from
Siemens Mobility UK in Goole, Yorkshire.
Chris Date, a train enthusiast from Sussex, wrote on X,
formerly Twitter, that the train was forced to stop for 20
minutes in an area “known as a hotspot for graffiti” to
allow Overground trains to pass.
And nobody saw anything? What was the driver doing, reading
The Sun and scratching his nuts?
Now, now, don't let the unions hear that sort of talk, we all
know how busy and overworked those guys are... ;-)
Yes, silly me. He vast intellect was clearly occupied staring at the signal ;)
Recliner
2024-10-16 15:37:30 UTC
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Post by Theo
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
http://youtu.be/m-0IKZWCXpo
http://youtu.be/WQrDizthKBQ
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-be
fore-coming-into-service/
You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to leave
it out in the open unattended overnight.
According to the TFA, it happened while they were held at a signal at
Latchmere Junction. I don't think there's much that can be done to protect
stock in transit - they're not nuclear flasks.
Surely they could strap on some opaque protective covers?
M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
2024-10-16 16:02:13 UTC
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On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:37:30 GMT
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
Post by Theo
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
http://youtu.be/m-0IKZWCXpo
http://youtu.be/WQrDizthKBQ
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/brand-new-piccadilly-line-trains-targeted-graffiti-b
e
Post by Theo
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
fore-coming-into-service/
You have to wonder what utter plank thought it would be a great idea to
leave
Post by Theo
Post by M***@DastartdlyHQ.org
it out in the open unattended overnight.
According to the TFA, it happened while they were held at a signal at
Latchmere Junction. I don't think there's much that can be done to protect
stock in transit - they're not nuclear flasks.
Surely they could strap on some opaque protective covers?
I bet they will next time!
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