(07 Dec 2016, 11:16 pm)Michael wrote Ah cool, might give GNE some competition although it already exists but with Northern trains gaining WIFI etc... might get people to use the service.
Glad to see the sevice increase too, about time.
Theres plenty online about the spec the Connect services will be given. Granted the kit will be getting on 20 odd years old when it arrives, but as long as they work, are comfy and come with all of the added extras they've promised - it will be a definite improvement.
(07 Dec 2016, 11:20 pm)mb134 wrote Changing the allocation every 3 years would surely make double deckers a worse economic investment than coaches would it not? Over a 10 year period you're nearly into your fourth set of vehicles, while coaches would probably just be being replaced.
Yep. I also wouldn't really class GNE going for the same type of vehicles (i.e standard double deck buses) as a massive improvement, especially considering the improvements that Northern are promising within the next few years.
Just a query, do the tables brought in on the Streetdecks lower the capacity? That's one way that I could see GNE improving the TTX, however then the capacity issue comes up again.
Genuinely have no idea. It may have been mentioned previously.
If they do lose seating capacity, I can't see it being by many.