krus_aragon
Established Member
I wouldn't expect any of the new-build stock to be compatible with 170s for multiple working, due to their age. It would be desirable for the new-build types to be compatible with each other, even if only the Flirt and Citylink fleets (that will be used on various Valley Lines and around South-East Wales).
The fact that all the long-distance fleet is being replaced with Civitys means they will be compatible amongst themselves, which is an improvement from the mix of 158s and 175s currently doing that work.
If the 170s are used for West Wales and Heart of Wales services only, then they'll only meet other types of rolling stock between Carmarthen & Swansea / Shrewsbury & Church Stretton: at all other points they'll only be in the company of other 170s.
The fact that all the long-distance fleet is being replaced with Civitys means they will be compatible amongst themselves, which is an improvement from the mix of 158s and 175s currently doing that work.
If the 170s are used for West Wales and Heart of Wales services only, then they'll only meet other types of rolling stock between Carmarthen & Swansea / Shrewsbury & Church Stretton: at all other points they'll only be in the company of other 170s.