I agree. The refurbishment of the 158 done for EMT when by Stagecoach has certainly lasted quite well. They certainly don’t feel like trains that are almost 35 years old now. I don‘t suppose they will have much more than another 10 years in service. I won’t start speculation about what old second hand stock the East Midlands will then get to replace them.
A switch from gaudy bright red would be welcome.