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Gents.........users....Travellers....... The Tables on the refurbished Class 158 are exactly the same height to table top as previous. The thing that has changed is the depth of the table rim which is now 50mm in line with RGS due to crashworthiness.

WOW...Lots of comment here since my last bit....... INFORMED SOURCE says..... The overhead luggare racks have only been repainted and are the same as those before refurb. Number of seats increase to meet DfT requirements of franchise...Not an EMT poor management decision. Number of...

I travelled on the train yesterday and was quite impressed. It looks quite "lively" and yet works........ I did like the external livery... My informed source says that the seats are the IC3000 grammer seats and are exactly thee same as those fitted to FGW an Scotrail. The only difference...

The newly refurbished unit will be in service from tomorrow. Lets get some postings together and see what we think of it !

STOP PRESS... Eventually it will be out there.................

The first refurbished 158 is due to enter service tomorrow. Starting at Nottingham...... so I am reliably informed...... I think we will like it. It looks bright inside with the new lighting and seats. Although many dont like the new seats (scotrail 158 and FGW HST) because of their height...

The NEW class 158 in EMT livery will enter service tomorrow. This has a great painted finish and should be kept clean.