Further Afield ~ D78 Stock, 315s, 68s & Pacer Rumour
In total 300 carriages have been bought by VivaRail to convert D78 London Underground stock into DMU units, that'll replace pacers! The units will be converted to have toilets & Copyrighted to Omar, Allowed us to use image disabled seating as standard and are likely to be sent North when complete/for tests. This stock operated/operates on the District Line, but stock is gradually being withdrawn & replaced. 44 of the 61 Class 315s currently with AbellioGreaterAnglia will transfer onto CrossRail routes until new stock is built whilst the remainder will be used on the Enfield/Cheshunt, Chingford & Romford - Upminster lines. Furthermore, all 6 of the Class 68s for Chiltern are expected to be built by March 2015 And finally I've heard rumours that a 144 Pacer Demonstrator will transfer from Northern to Derby in 3 months to be created, proving that Pacers can be converted! We'll have to wait and see! *Harry