So TPE are ordering new 397s for the Manchester - Scotland services. I don't quite understand why. There may be a completely obvious reason that I've missed, but as far as I can figure, the 350/4s seem perfectly capable (a couple short in number perhaps), and given their already brilliant accelleration, I don't see what is to be gained.
The 397s can do 125mph, but surely they'll be limited to 110 on the WCML anyway if they don't tilt, somethignthe 350s can easily do (even if they do feel like they're about to come off the rails!) The 397s strike me as a bit superflous, money that could be better spent elsewhere?
The 397s can do 125mph, but surely they'll be limited to 110 on the WCML anyway if they don't tilt, somethignthe 350s can easily do (even if they do feel like they're about to come off the rails!) The 397s strike me as a bit superflous, money that could be better spent elsewhere?