(29 Nov 2017, 7:13 pm)Dan wrote The current Hybrid allocation allows 66 seated + 28 standing.
Even with the tables, StreetDecks allow 68 seated + 31 standing. The tables utilise existing leg-room and the seats are just rotated so that they face each other, so you only lose one row of seats either side (so 4 seats in total).
The downstairs seating configuration on the Hybrids is a bit strange too which results in a few less seats downstairs. The StreetDecks will have a standard seating layout, meaning that there will be 4 extra seats downstairs for passengers who are less able and can't get upstairs easily. Obviously compensated by two less seats upstairs compared to the Hybrids.
Either way it's a marginal upgrade in terms of capacity (16 extra seats per hour, Newcastle - Chester-le-Street).
Would of been nice to have same capacity as X10 B5s but still a big upgrade to the the B5H
(29 Nov 2017, 7:54 pm)Michael wrote Ye they should be heading that way.
5 on the 28/28A
1 for the 34 i would imagine
1 extra spare for Chester
1 to remain at Riverside
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Does anyone know where the Versa's from the 67/69 are temperately moving too?
Maybe to allow the 4 citaros to go for warranty repaint