[Archive] Northern (Arriva Rail North)

[CX54 DKD (Moderator)]

RE: Arriva Rail North
There'll be further rolling stock details (for example planned manufacturers with talks apparently having already been held with Siemens for TPE) and any other details not currently confirmed released once the 10 day period following the award of the franchise which exists to allow those who have lost out to appeal. Worth noting that as it is the TOCs looking to source the trains here, it doesn't necessarily need to be put to tender if they've already had discussions with and agreed something with someone (again, allegedly Siemens for TPE).

Another note to make is that the Northern name and brand (along with the new Northern Connect brand) will be retained albeit as a slightly revised design, Arriva Rail North is likely to be just a legal name.