(17 Feb 2016, 10:09 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote is it true when arriva take the franchise they will straight away replace class 142s

The 142s will be withdrawn in 2018/2019
The 144s and 153s are being returned to the lessor ( Porterbrook ) in 2017

A batch of Class 158s are transferring to Heaton in 2018/2019 Refurbished to " Northern Connect " Standard
Aswell as a batch of other units ( Either 156s or 150s )