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Recliner[_3_] · August 17th 17, 11:57 AM posted to uk.transport.london

On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:56:34 -0500,
wrote:

In article ,
(Robin9) wrote:

I noticed with great surprise that a train for Exeter comprised
8 coaches. (3+5) I don't know if this was to reduce the number of
departures during the work. The departure board declared that
the train would be divided at Salisbury and that only three coaches
would go forward.

Comprised of what? Class 159s are 3 car and SWT's Class 158s are 2 car.

Which answers the question: the Exeter train was a 159, and the
Salisbury one, a 159+158.