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707009 and 707010 have arrived at Clapham Junction from Germany.

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Since the new operator First, MTR doesn't want the class 707?

Does anyone know where would the class 707 go to?
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(09/04/2017 15:48)boby32 Wrote:  Since the new operator First, MTR doesn't want the class 707?

Does anyone know where would the class 707 go to?

Not currently known. Will know more when the franchise swaps over.

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Oh what a state of affairs when a perfectly brand new train is not wanted in the Class 707 , is this because arch enemy Stagecoach wanted them , this shows all that is wrong in the franchise system.
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I think it's more due to the high leasing cost's and the fact they don't have toilets fitted it's probably just a trick to get the costs lowered now it's a renters market.

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I would have thought Angel/Siemens would be able to beat anyone else by making an offer to build the new trains, and take the 707s back to be re-fitted as the tail end of the order.
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First, MTR unveil new trains for South Western

https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2017/06/...rains.html

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Excellent news for the staff at Derby Works.

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(22/06/2017 05:42)childwallblues Wrote:  Excellent news for the staff at Derby Works.

Maybe , but now the leasing company will be looking for a franchise who wants some nearly new stock , to be honest its a perverse decision , that will look just plain silly to the travelling public when they see these Class 707 units laid up after three years use.
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Competition concerns on routes to Exeter

https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2017/07/...es-to.html

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