Northern Trains has taken a significant step towards the largest investment in its history, with the potential to see up to 450 new trains introduced across its network. The publicly owned operator has invited major train manufacturers to begin negotiations for the supply of new trains to replace its ageing fleet, much of which dates to the 1980s and 90s.
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NickJ - 17/01/2025 12:56
Is this 450 carriages, (so around 150 train sets) or actually 450 new train sets?
VT Fan 3 - 17/01/2025 16:38
Best choice for Northern has got to be Stadler. My Proposals for Northern: 1. A EMU similar to the 12 car Class 745: For semi-fast and express services from York to Manchester via Leeds. 2. A BEMU similar the 3 & 4 car Class 755: For stopper services from York to Manchester and other north west and eastern routes. 3. However, they should keep some classic DMUs, such as the Class 156 & 158 for some lines. Lines like the Esk Valley, Tees Valley, Cumbrian Coast, Morecambe Branch and Settle-Carlisle.