Northern Rail

[CX54 DKD (Moderator)]

RE: Northern Rail
I believe 20 is just the initial movement with anything further waiting until after the franchise changes hands to be decided upon. If more 319s than the additional 20 were to move up then I would hope and expect they see a significant refurbishment in lieu of any new stock for the region. Northern's refurbishment is to a fair standard but not substantial enough for the units to be reasonable alternatives to new stock in the long run.