(25 Jan 2026, 9:09 am)Storx wrote 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.
Even better, Is there space for a Glasgow Central - Carstairs - Carlisle - Hexham - Newcastle - then onwards to London or Birmingham service.