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    CLASS 195 DMUs AND 331 EMUs

    Aug 05, 2019 5 minutes
    TONY MILES

    FOR several years, passengers have taken the promise from Government and the rail industry ‘Pacers’ will be replaced’ with a pinch of salt. With several delays and false starts, who can blame them? However, the reality is that the ‘Pacer’ replacement programme has finally begun.

    On July 1, Northern (a franchise operated by Arriva) introduced its new Class 195 DMU and Class 331 EMU on to nine diagrams.

    When the invitation to tender for the next Northern franchise period from April 2016 was issued, it was stipulated the new franchisee had to replace the Class 142/144 ‘Pacer’ fleet. Not only were they life expired, but by the end of 2019 they would no longer meet changing disability regulations. In addition, passengers have higher aspirations in respect of train travel, and expect and deserve better. The new trains begin

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