On Wed, 28 Sep 2016 03:40:36 -0700 (PDT), e27002
wrote:

On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 11:21:53 AM UTC+1, wrote:
Rode on the bakerloo for the first time in years today. My god the 72 stock
is looking and sounding tired. Whoever is keeping them running is certainly
earning their money. Anyone know when replacements on the way? IIRC there is
going to be a block order for a number of lines.

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Spud

AFIK Boltar, the existing trains are undergoing heavy refurbishment for life extension. IMHO they are OK. The seats are comfortable, and the doors open very promptly at stations.

Yes, agreed. They look better with the new, clean upholstery; the old
stuff was filthy and stained, making one reluctant to sit on those
comfortable benches.