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Unread 10-07-2012, 18:13   #28
Jamie2k9
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I kinda wish they would have negotiated a change - like a 6 <a class="inlineAdmedialink" href="#">car</a> First with TPWS to replace the 2 x 3. Eventually the DDs are going to have to be overhauled and the C3Ks and econ/TPWS 22s are a poor substitute. Given that it would have only two driving cabs instead of four it might have even been cheaper for Rotem to make!
They have 4 sets of 7 coaches and currently 3 sets are only being used, they used to be 3 sets of 8 coaches but were reduced a few years ago which has allowed a full fourth set to be formed. (used for testing EGV recently)

If an overhaul was required it could still be done without affecting passenger services but would take longer. If wiki is correct they entred service in 1997 and IR say a full overhaul is required every 15 years which would mean its due this year for Belfast fleet.
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