Drsatan
Established Member
I've read in the most recent edition of RAIL that replacement of the 158/159 fleet isn't mentioned in the SWR business plan, even though these trains are 30 years old.
Realistically, what is the future for them? Another refurbishment? I suspect a like-for-like replacement (with new DMUs) won't be authorised as I suspect new trains will be contingent on the electrification of the West of England line as least as far as Salisbury.
The 159s are getting very tatty in standard class and the air conditioning isn't up to scratch.
Realistically, what is the future for them? Another refurbishment? I suspect a like-for-like replacement (with new DMUs) won't be authorised as I suspect new trains will be contingent on the electrification of the West of England line as least as far as Salisbury.
The 159s are getting very tatty in standard class and the air conditioning isn't up to scratch.