(27 Feb 2015, 2:06 pm)MurdnunoC wrote 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.There's the BBC take on it.
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31650705
It will be interesting to see what the impact is for the leasing companies and whether they will be compensated for the loss and/or given handouts to purchase replacement stock.
Apart from the tube stock, I have no idea what else could be used. Did they mention anything specifically on the radio this morning?