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Tony Polson[_2_] · May 12th 09, 12:07 PM posted to uk.railway,uk.transport.london

wrote:

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?

Except for trainspotters who develop apoplexy at the thought of diesel
trains "under the wires", there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.

even if we leave aside the issue of running into Paddington under
wires,

Best left aside, yes. See above.

wouldn't having a 100% electric fleet lead to savings in
maintenance and the more flexible deployment of rolling stock.

Is that really significant? Does it really matter? Is it worth the
expense of stringing up wires for little used branch lines?

No.

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.

So no, it isn't significant. Just as long as the trainspotters can
learn to control their anger at the sight of a diesel train running on
electrified track ...