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McLoughlin overruled officials to eliminate North’s Pacer trains

John W E Helm
09 March 2015
Pacers: no future in the North
Pacers: no future in the North

 

Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin overruled the advice of his most senior civil servant in making the replacement of the ‘Pacer’ diesel multiple unit trains a mandatory requirement for the next Northern rail franchise.

The invitation to tender (ITT) for the franchise, published last week, includes a requirement for “at least” 120 “new-build” vehicles to replace the Pacers. Bidders – Abellio, Arriva and Govia – have until 26 June to...

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