On 12 Mai, 12:37, Tony Polson wrote:


Why would they be "no brainer candidates"?

relatively short diesel-worked lines in an otherwise totally
electrified area?

even if we leave aside the issue of running into Paddington under
wires, wouldn't having a 100% electric fleet lead to savings in
maintenance and the more flexible deployment of rolling stock. I guess
the total number of trains required for these short branches is pretty
insignificant compared to the Crossrail stock, which will more or less
take over rest of the stopper workings in the area.