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Bi-mode Inter Regional trains

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Are there any plans to purchase any bi-mode inter-regional trains say to replace 156/158s that work partly under the wires?
 
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Argosy said:
Are there any plans to purchase any bi-mode inter-regional trains say to replace 156/158s that work partly under the wires?
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None as far as I'm aware. Only orders are to cover Intercity routes on Great Western & East Coast.
 
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I think the 158s can carry on a while yet, and tri-mode 159 replacements (dual voltage electric + diesel) seem unlikely.
 
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There are no plans at the moment, but they could conceivably form part of the winning bids for the next Northern and TransPennine franchises - we'll have to wait and see.
 
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