East Coast IEP Electric Option

[RichmondCommu]

I never mentioned anything about windows! I was merely pointing out that passengers tend to like table seats and that for long distance journeys comfort should come above capacity.

Unless you can't get a seat and are forced to stand. In which case getting a seat for your hard earned wonga wins every time.

 

[cjmillsnun]

I don't think i'm going to base my opinion on what operates the ECML intercity services based on looks thanks...

A lot of passengers do base their opinion on looks. One reason a lot of people seem to like Pendos and Vomiters. They look modern and fast.
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HSTs and mark 4s have cheerfully been refitted with one socket per 2 seats throughout Standard.

Which had a lot of spare capacity as they never achieved their design potential.

I'd agree with that on the Mk4s/91s (they originally were designed for 140MPH and also had extra transformer capacity for tilt), however the HSTs have always been used to their design potential.

 

[142056]

I don't think i'm going to base my opinion on what operates the ECML intercity services based on looks thanks...

I agree, and I'm surprised that TRAXX hasn't been more popular given the desire on here for more loco-hauled trains. Though I guess it's loco for loco in this case...but still!

 

[SkinnyDave]

One thing I forgot to mention in my original post was the suggestion in same article of the Eurostar units being used as on ECML..

I'd vote for that