(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.
imo be better to electrify from Newcastle to the Metrocentre, and Hexham station and sidings instead and then get a bunch of BEMU's to run the Newcastle - Hexham, Newcastle - Morpeth and the Newcastle - Ashington services.
The Class 195's when they're replaced in Manchester / Leeds can do the rest.