Let's just say you would like Preston to have direct services to every station in Britain, and possibly Continental Europe, and be done with it.
Anyway, slightly back on topic. I remember reading somewhere that EC are evaluating their future rolling stock requirements, and would consider Pendolinos, together with other options such as a rebuilt 91. The stock wouldn't be ordered until the franchise is re-let, but the current EC management are supposedly taking the lead on what stock will be required on the ECML. Unfortunately, I can't find any references to this on the internet.
Anyway, slightly back on topic. I remember reading somewhere that EC are evaluating their future rolling stock requirements, and would consider Pendolinos, together with other options such as a rebuilt 91. The stock wouldn't be ordered until the franchise is re-let, but the current EC management are supposedly taking the lead on what stock will be required on the ECML. Unfortunately, I can't find any references to this on the internet.