The NEW refurbished Class 458/4s are now in service!

Today I rode on the Class 458/4s a highly refurbished version of the similar looking Class 458/5.
For those wanting the unit numbers I rode on, they were:
- 458415
- 458421
These trains currently are running on the London - Weybridge via Hounslow diagrams and will be for quite a bit, until they move onto the London - Portsmouth routes for their services
First Class is declassified on these units for now, so for those going to ride them, do bare in mind that you can sit in the First Class Compartment for free!

[@robjones8821]

Really liking your filming style, entertaining and fun keeping me watching.

[@AnthonyFurnival]

The 458/0s had a bumpy entry into service but were eventually almost exclusively used on the Waterloo to Readings up until about 2012 with a few exceptions. It was only really their first couple of years where they were problematic. Keep in mind when they entered service the majority of the SWR fleet was 1960s slam door units and the 455s so these were quite a step forward for them at that time.

[@mdhazeldine]

Fantastic video skills for such a young guy. Watch out Geoff Marshall! haha. This refurb looks quite nice. I used to commute on the 458/0s and have been on a few 458/5s. They're generally very good trains, with more comfortable seats than Desiros or any other SWR train except 159s. The only thing I don't like about them is how they shake for a few seconds when pulling away from the platform and how ear peircingly loud the door opening sound is when you're standing right next to the speaker.

[@maimadha]

The 458/4 looked smart

[@Southernrailwaysfan]

This was a great video Zack you’re good at vlogging , the refurbished 458s are lovely units !

[@simon11235]

Excellent video! I love your style too. Nicely framed shots & great artwork! I liked your inclusion of facts&figures especially the explanation of the changes made during the refurbishment.

[@SimplyBurgerYT]

1 day between videos? You've been on the grind zack

[@ringermikey]

I need to ride one of these

[@NotItsLivCo]

not Wyatt waving for like 30 seconds straight😂😂😂

[@Listenerandlearner870]

It says Barnes because it is unsuitable to use it to go to Waterloo from Weybridge but it does of course go to Waterloo.

[@BonnieBlue94]

i seen locomotive lovers vid first and i subbed to u and him

[@davidpanton3192]

Just wait till your refurbished trains get refurbished again; then you know you're getting old...

[@DanTheGamerAndTrains]

Class 458/0 was the first train on SWT (As it was called around the time) I rode

[@SimplyBurgerYT]

3:45

[@nevaehssx]

preppy!