(27 Feb 2015, 8:06 am)Andreos1 wrote http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1182...ar_Pacers/
142's to be scrapped under new franchise rules
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-31657191#?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
And potentially a new station on Northumberland/Cumbria border.
Whilst all positive, I can't help being cynical about these plans coinciding with the upcoming election.
Aye, it was the main feature on BBC Newcastle's Breakfast Show this morning. Most of comments and calls were favourable towards the withdrawal of the Pacers but there were concerns over the what they'll be replaced with. The cascading of ex-London Tube stock was mentioned, but apparently that isn't the plan anymore according to an 'expert' they interviewed (can't remember who - could've been either the Rail Minister or the Transport Minister, Patrick McLaughlin.