Ayman Ilham
Member
There is a huge variety of rolling stock in Britain (as we all know) with different benefits and drawbacks but which features would YOU use if you were to design a train? Here are some of my ideas:
CrossCountry Routes:
Intended to replace the Voyagers on the ultra long routes like Aberdeen to Penzance
* Aerodynamic cab ends like the Class 180
* Spacious interior like the Class 442 / Mark 3
* 4, 5 or 9 carriages depending on the route
* Ultra modern bodyshell like Class 332
* Rectangular ribbon windows like Class 170
* Single leaf plug doors at carriage ends
* Electro-diesel dual mode power
* On-board entertainment like GWR
* Buffet and restaurant car available
* Modern interior atmosphere like VT and HX
* Standard class seats like Class 168 but softer like Mark 1 and more legroom (with perfect alignment to windows)
* First class seats like GWR Mark 3 (leather recliner)
* LCD destination screen like Class 700
* Free WiFi onboard for all passengers
* Power socket at every seat
Provincial Routes:
Intended to replace all Sprinters on long routes like the Heart of Wales line and West Highland line; overall design just like Class 168 (3 and 4 carriage formations) but with following modifications:
* End corridors like Class 172 (LM)
* Increased legroom at each seat
* Larger tables at airline seats like ex-CT 170
* Mini buffet like the former Hull Trains 170
* LCD destination screen like Class 700
* Softer seat cushions like Mark 1
Commuter Services:
Similar design to Class 700 but with the following modifications:
* Standard class seats like Class 380
* First class seats like Transpennine 350
* Rectangular ribbon windows like Class 332
* Plug doors for better aesthetic like 332 but wider
* 5, 8 or 12 carriages depending on area operated
CrossCountry Routes:
Intended to replace the Voyagers on the ultra long routes like Aberdeen to Penzance
* Aerodynamic cab ends like the Class 180
* Spacious interior like the Class 442 / Mark 3
* 4, 5 or 9 carriages depending on the route
* Ultra modern bodyshell like Class 332
* Rectangular ribbon windows like Class 170
* Single leaf plug doors at carriage ends
* Electro-diesel dual mode power
* On-board entertainment like GWR
* Buffet and restaurant car available
* Modern interior atmosphere like VT and HX
* Standard class seats like Class 168 but softer like Mark 1 and more legroom (with perfect alignment to windows)
* First class seats like GWR Mark 3 (leather recliner)
* LCD destination screen like Class 700
* Free WiFi onboard for all passengers
* Power socket at every seat
Provincial Routes:
Intended to replace all Sprinters on long routes like the Heart of Wales line and West Highland line; overall design just like Class 168 (3 and 4 carriage formations) but with following modifications:
* End corridors like Class 172 (LM)
* Increased legroom at each seat
* Larger tables at airline seats like ex-CT 170
* Mini buffet like the former Hull Trains 170
* LCD destination screen like Class 700
* Softer seat cushions like Mark 1
Commuter Services:
Similar design to Class 700 but with the following modifications:
* Standard class seats like Class 380
* First class seats like Transpennine 350
* Rectangular ribbon windows like Class 332
* Plug doors for better aesthetic like 332 but wider
* 5, 8 or 12 carriages depending on area operated