Peter Sarf
Established Member
My bold - well the 230 cabs have undergone more changes than the 458s. Bear in mind the 230s are based on a train that did not have mainline standard crash-worthy-ness BUT they have been strengthened and tested.The ridiculous Sagas of the class 319-769, class 701s et al are costing the railways £millions, at taxpayers expense in a cost of living crisis.
GWR have been very creative to improve railway services using 2nd hand trains to grow the railway, ASLEF should reward them for that.
How on earth can trains that have been in service since the 1980's suddenly required 'approval' to be used?
It is not just the money wasted but it is also the dire credibility the UK railways now have, particularly amongst decision makers but also among the voters. Meanwhile I see this 230 battery version as a project quietly plodding along and will eventually produce results.