I have a few things to add to the previous few points, linking to each will be confusing so I'm just posting fresh. Firstly it is clear that there is compromise to be made here, one way or the other. The 802 doesn't have the power in its current guise, extra engines on the trailers of a 9 car may bring 125mph although the small question mark I have over reliability still stands. On voyagers running in 9 car formation heat from each engine seems to get carried along the train and when one engine derates others follow, normally behind the overheated one first, I guess the Meridians are the same, but maybe MTU can combat this. The Stadler proposition as described would give 125mph diesel but the compromise here is precious space, although this is less than what is lost for an HST as the diesel modules are comparatively small. Full length trains on all Nottingham/Sheffield departures though will quite strongly increase capacity. I guess it depends what the priorities are when it is time to order. Secondly, regarding split units I would hope that if full length units are chosen that is not at the expense of Melton Mowbray or Oakham as it would be wrong to take their direct services away just for convenience on the mainline. This is also the case for Lincoln so maybe a mixed fleet is the solution and even some other destinations could be included. Thirdly, regarding splitting at EMP, of course this would be possible, however, time taken to do this and the complexities involved mean that splitting in service has always been kept to a minimum in this country, however if it is felt that the benefits out weigh the costs then it should surely be considered. As said earlier, compromise it necessary at least somewhere so nothing should be taken off the table. Fourthly, despite the quoted 260m platform length at St Pancras (I have no figure for this to quote myself), it must be remembered that 2 metres is needed at the stop blocks and signal sighting at the country end which eats some of this space. As far as I am aware the class 700 12 cars are rather a tight squeeze when they run in and they are 243m long so if Hitachi 800 series is used, only 9 car could be permitted(234m), splitting stock would have to be 4 and 5 car to form 9 cars