Only some people care so that they can complain if its,a Pacer.
Usually the ones that always moan anyway.
When they are all gone,they will moan about something else for sure.
More likely regarding to short forms and cancellations.Or having to get on a rail replacement bus!
Something that's already common sadly.
As for London underground.
Yes they have a very high frequency of trains because the very high frequency of passengers.
But it's not as sweet as you suggest.
Being stuck outside the concourse of Victoria tube station waiting for passengers on platforms to clear so we could go through the barriers comes to mind on a recent trip.
Back in Northern land.
20 years ago,I never heard of mass complaints of Pacer use.
Ok they weren't so old back then but if it works,why get rid. Especially if there are stock shortages.
And here is the answer....
Its only SINCE the PRM rule was introduced that people have played the
DDA card to their advantage without consequence of whatever happens next.
But hey...common sense doesn't exist on todays railway anyway!
If people think they can win compensation for whatever reason,they will try for it.
Again...sadly part of the culture today.
And this,if introduced will see the private companies pulling out..
You only have to see privatisation has done most of the damage as private companies are only interested in their returns to the shareholders.
That's why we have overcrowding and minimal services up here
We have had a lot of investment granted.
But hasn't come without its issues.
I am very excited with the news of investment of new trains and electrification.
But let's get it ALL right and running before we hastily withdraw the Pacers.
Also,to end,I find they have been good work horses over the years and deserve the respect they have earnt.