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Modular DMUs roll while EMUs struggle

By 2000-11-01T11:00:00

INTRO: Roger Ford reviews progress with the renewal of Britain’s rolling stock fleetWHEN THE FRANCHISING of British passenger Train Operating Companies began in 1995-96, several successful bids included commitments to new trains with optimistically short delivery times. As a result, several operators have been penalised for late deliveries.

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