wrote:
On Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:17:32 +0100
Paul Corfield wrote:
On Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:51:59 +0000 (UTC), d wrote:
stations - quite a complication to add on a large line plus we do not
yet know who will build the extra "compatible" 95 and 96 stock trains
for expanded services on the Northern and Jubilee Lines. We also
I wonder if the trains will be compatible but with completely new electronics
(I imagine a lot changes in 20 years), or whether they'll be a carbon copy
of the current trains down to the transistor level because it'll be simpler
and cheaper to do that which will mean Bombardier almost certainly getting
the contract.
They will have modern electrics, but why would Bombardier get the contract
if they were identical? It had nothing to do with the 95/96 stock.
Alstom is the almost certain winner of the deal, as it built the current
95/96 fleets. Also, note that the newer 95 stock has more modern drive
trains than the slightly older 96 stock.