(24 Jan 2026, 4:50 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote The Ashington Line and the Durham Coast Should be Electrfied, that way the ex LNWR 350/2's could be used. I think desiros are shorter so it may not be enough extra seats than say 2x158.
Electrifying the Durham Coast line would be pointless as the metro uses a unique 1,500v DC system, which heavy rail electric stock would not be compatible with.