Also Networkers can't run as 12 car on some routes hampering use. Can't use loops near Dartford, can't use certain Charing Cross platforms, can't serve all-stoppers on Woolwich line. Only way to solve that is a new fleet and infrastructure upgrades.
A small 707 fleet doesn't address that issue. As said, waiting another 5+ years is the way it's looking and storing up problems. Crossrail does little to nothing for Hayes, Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines.
These are the lines that saw much growth. Metro is the crunch area. True, Covid changes the game but if we want to alleviate congestion mid term new trains are needed to appeal to people and get them out of cars. In addition more working from home will be offset by huge increase in new homes in vicinity of metro lines. Just look at Lewisham and Kidbrooke...
A small 707 fleet doesn't address that issue. As said, waiting another 5+ years is the way it's looking and storing up problems. Crossrail does little to nothing for Hayes, Bexleyheath and Sidcup lines.
These are the lines that saw much growth. Metro is the crunch area. True, Covid changes the game but if we want to alleviate congestion mid term new trains are needed to appeal to people and get them out of cars. In addition more working from home will be offset by huge increase in new homes in vicinity of metro lines. Just look at Lewisham and Kidbrooke...