(18 Oct 2020, 11:19 am)Dan wrote I still think it's unfair to suggest Go North East have 'given up', though!
There'll still be a fair cost associated with doing the work that's being done - repaint, re-trim and USB fitment - which, given Go North East (and the other operators) are still making considerable losses, is something to be commended.
In different circumstances, yes, they'd have been given a full refurbishment (like Cobalt & Coast), but let's be honest - this isn't a million miles off, even if it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing (which only us enthusiasts are really going to care about!)
Ah I don't think you've gave up on the Crusader, it was just in reference of not wanting to invest because of the Metro in 3 years (that's not the case though) but I'm sure it'll have happened in places before in the past (not in the N East).
Anyway I'll say something positive. I'm glad you finally got arid of the the e-leather as fabric is a much for pleasant thing sit on imo. I know some won't agree because of the cleaning etc but the leather just isn't nice imo and isn't premium especially after a few months when it's worn.