The latest from Southern about the 171s is in a response to the MP for Hasting and tweeted in a thread by Marshlink https://twitter.com/marshlinktrains/status/1331247830971936768?s=21 and the specific words are:
Personally I expect Uckfield to be electrified with 3rd rail and Marshlink to be battery hybrid. The RSSB is producing a report in to new 3rd rail but not until late 21 early 22
“To reiterate previous commitments, the current rolling stock will not be removed until there is rolling stock to replace them. We recognise this is an important development and we will keep you updated on this.”
Personally I expect Uckfield to be electrified with 3rd rail and Marshlink to be battery hybrid. The RSSB is producing a report in to new 3rd rail but not until late 21 early 22
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