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Perhaps that why 769s are being brought up to scratch looking for work.

The Scottish Government few funds for electrification are being spent on the East Kilbride project. As is the contractor. So probably not a lot will change in Fife till that is completed. Then there is the slight problem of a tunnel to consider in Fife that will take a lot of cash to solve.

A bit off topic, but the early ScotRail trains treated with vinyls are now showing signs of wear. Noticed a couple earlier today

According to RTT the 1247 yesterday was 6 cars with 4 on Friday The 1317 both yesterday and Friday was a 4. The only 2 car was the 1347 both Friday and Saturday. None are really peaks though.

You are of course entitled to you view, even if it is flawed.

Any train delivered from the factory, whether brand new or returned for work will probably not be accepted to the fleet. In all probability the mileage test may or will have been returned to zero for a another test free milage to accumulate. Livery is not really a sign of acceptance and is...

Certainly was delivered from Merchant Park today and put in a good mileage in the process.

Unbranded 807002 being delivered today from Merchant Park to Oxley. Going via Edinburgh and Carlisle.

Although it must be said that the ECML does see a good number of Passenger trains and little electric freight trains. In some areas dual mode trains are running on diesel for now. Till upgrades are completed On the WCML the OHL to Manchester and Liverpool was installed in the Mid 60s and is...

Holytown will also give freight from Mosdend going South or East. Any going North or East would suit Coatbridge. My vote would be Holytown.

The coaches were WCR and have still not had CDL Fitted So seems a bit of a waste of time if they are not allowed to be used in service without CDL being fitted They do have a MK2 set which is fitted though.

N No doubt an electric bus lease could be arranged if the will was there to become emission free. Holyrood has had their budget cut by Westminster and are spending it in other areas that they deem is more important.

N No doubt an electric bus lease could be arranged if the will was there to become emission free.

These paths look like test runs and will be able to get OHL Power at Barassie. The Ayr line is currently closed beyond Prestwick Town to electric trains. With a diesel shuttle to Ayr due to a dangerous building being removed.

It's all down to budget cuts and how and where you want to spent the scarce funds.