TPE Replacement stock

[Bletchleyite]

That was a benefit but I think it was mainly due to Hitachi not having sufficient spare capacity at Newton Aycliffe to build an extra 12 sets. With hindsight ordering them was a big mistake and I would bet that Chiltern will have difficulties operating them.

I seem to remember the reason for them was that they were available quickly because they were a follow-on from the Caledonian Sleeper order, hence the unusual 22m vehicle length (which purely existed because of the need to have slightly shorter vehicles on the Cally to fit them in at Euston) and interior panels based on the Cally lounge cars. However there were so many problems with them that they did not in fact enter service quickly, entirely negating the point.

 

[Mr Mean]

As work progresses rapidly, especially between Leeds and Huddersfield. When is it likely this element of the project will be done? Are we looking at mid to late 2027 based on the dates further up the thread?

If this is the case, how many years will existing stock, ie 185s be in use? I'm sure Northern will be able to cobble together a few emus for the leeds to Huddersfield service, but I imagine tpx procurement for new trains will take a bit longer and we may see 185s at full speed between dewsbury and Huddersfield on the new fast lines?

 

[YorkshireBear]

As work progresses rapidly, especially between Leeds and Huddersfield. When is it likely this element of the project will be done? Are we looking at mid to late 2027 based on the dates further up the thread?

If this is the case, how many years will existing stock, ie 185s be in use? I'm sure Northern will be able to cobble together a few emus for the leeds to Huddersfield service, but I imagine tpx procurement for new trains will take a bit longer and we may see 185s at full speed between dewsbury and Huddersfield on the new fast lines?

It will be in use I suspect on routes across the Pennines for another few decades yet. Even if not some of the ones it currently serves.