Author Topic: Northern railways to replace 'Pacers' with 21st century trains  (Read 1186 times)

celeste

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42937218

Rail operator Northern is replacing its 30-year-old Pacers with new trains.

The 98-strong fleet will come into service by Christmas and are capable of travelling at 100mph (160 km/h), will be fully accessible, and have wi-fi and plug sockets.

The first completed train is due off the production line in Zaragoza, Spain in the coming weeks.

Northern's managing director said it was a "landmark moment" for rail travel in the north of England.

David Brown added the "21st Century trains" will "significantly improve journeys".




Once completed the new units will be sent to the Czech Republic for testing, before further trials in the UK.

They are being introduced as part of a programme which has also seen more than 70 trains refurbished.
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Jim44

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They may be capable of doing 100mph. but I don't think there are many routes in this area where they will be able to attain it!

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The Country that invented then exported the railway,now imports engines from Spain. Shame Shame Shame. How far have we fallen.
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The Country that invented then exported the railway,now imports engines from Spain. Shame Shame Shame. How far have we fallen.

And they have to be shipped to the Czech republic to be tested. The mind boggles >:( :(