Northern begins the search for DMU replacements…

Mel HolleyContributing Writerrail@bauermedia.co.uk

GOVERNMENT-OWNED Northern Trains (NT) has begun its search for a new fleet of trains to replace its BR-era Class 15X diesel multiple units (DMUs), which are 40 years old next year. Publishing its procurement notice on August 4, Northern has called for manufacturers to submit expressions of interest by September 25. Invitations to Tender will be sent on October 26. It does not give potential contract prices, but says the cheapest will not necessarily be the winner. Initial specifications call for a minimum design life of 35 years (from the train’s acceptance). At this stage, Northern is hedging its bets as to the power source it wants. It has called for “conversion capability” to future-proof the designs, with one key requirement “demonstrable delivery of social value” - taken to mean…

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