(26 Jan 2026, 9:44 am)Storx wrote Not sure it's really needed either, on paper it's ideal for a hybrid vehicle really which would get the benefits of both. Similar with the Morpeth services since the siding isn't electrified. 

Wouldn't be surprised if some of the new order turns up for both of them personally, at least, for a checkbox so they can say they've got new trains everywhere since the rest of the network has little benefit for anything electric.

Well there are calls in Northumberland for the Morpeth locals to be extended to Berwick, which is something I would strongly support. This would deal with the Morpeth siding anomaly. It’s not straightforward to path, of course.