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    Creation of class 230 DEMUs from ex-LU D78s by Vivarail

    Alan Williams' article in MR, August has an excellent grasp of the problems in the north. Just as in Alan's days fighting for the commuters from Effingham Junction, he has a very clear view from outside the industry of what the customer needs. Equally ask how many commuters care if there is...
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    Creation of class 230 DEMUs from ex-LU D78s by Vivarail

    Try finding someone to fund a new build of DMUs for the north? Current prices exceed £2m/vehicle and that assumes you can find someone to build them. Achieving modern emissions standards is really tough. That's why the freight operators have ordered Class 66s for delivery before the end of this...

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