genuinely looks very nice, although the roof panels could still do with a bit of a clean
I think that's the number 1 feedback item from everybody that has seen it so hopefully something can be done about it going forward.
A problem with the new tables not meeting crash worthiness standards or something along those lines, so not brilliant at the minute! No idea what the plan/solution is.
I thought the 158s were getting more of a refresh rather than a refurb like the 170s due to them having a more uncertain future than the 170s?
Me too!!
It's been there for months, as discussed!
I am not sure it will make much difference.. There are only so many 3 car Class 170s.
I would say the same for regular uses on crewe to newark. 2 cars is just no adequate. Not sure the regional refurbishment will be quite enough to make journey on that line better
I remember the days of privatisation when the DfT told East Midlands they would have to manage with lots of single car Class 153s. A few cosy loads between Derby and Crewe; even more so when one train was cancelled.
I was just thinking the same. Positively spoiled these days
I think the fundamental issue with EMR is that they don't have 'glamorous' routes so tend to only get hand me downs stock that's not designed for the routes they run on.
