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Nothing really wrong with old trains tbh assuming they are maintained and refurbished. The intercity 125 in the UK despite being over 40 years old is still fas
by martinald 10y ago
Nothing really wrong with old trains tbh assuming they are maintained and refurbished.
The intercity 125 in the UK despite being over 40 years old is still fast (125mph), reliable (engines have all been replaced fairly recently) and very comfortable and quiet, even in standard class.
- caf 10y agoIf you want to see a case study in exactly what you're talking about, you could check out the Australian version of the same train, the XPT, which is in dire need of refurbishment.
- aninhumer 10y agoAnd in my experience, the 125 is much nicer than the newer Pendolino, which is claustrophobic, dimly lit, and the areas around the toilets smell of piss.