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Intercity 125s
A decision on replacing the Intercity 125s still in service on the East Coast Mainline and on some First Great Western routes has been put back to October. Re-engineering rather than replacement looks like a real contender.

The 125 has proved an iconic and reliable train since it first ran in 1976. If you're not sure if you're on a 125, it's the one where you still open the door by opening the window and leaning out, which seems rather quaint nowadays. The design still looks modern, the carriages feel spacious and it remains the fastest diesel train in passenger service in the world. The proposed replacements are claimed to be better on acceleration and fuel and to have more seats. All of these are likely to come at a cost though.
08.07.10 @ 11:08 AM CST [link]