CBlue
Member
Exactly. I remember travelling on 317s 15 years ago and they were starting to feel a bit tired then. I think most passengers will board a 720 and be rather delighted that the new trains not only have air con but don't leak like sieves like some of the 317 fleet do. The unrefurbished ones are nothing short of rancid, with seat springs that dig into your backside and a horrible damp dog smell.I think they very much will be. To most travellers, 317s are quite visibly ancient.
But apparently they're better than 720s....?