(29 Jul 2020, 8:39 pm)L469 YVK wrote Coaches have quite a long shelf life compared to normal double deck buses. They're designed for long distance work. I reckon GoNE will keep them until they're at least 10-12 year old.
Yes, which is what I mean. In a few years time, companies will have had time to determine whether or not office/home working is preferable, as well as punters deciding whether they prefer the improving rail service etc. Bring all that together and I very much doubt that by 2025, say, the X9/X10 will be in a position to command brand new coaching stock - although I'd love for the route to prove me wrong on that!