Thameslink and Great Northern

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RE: Thameslink and Great Northern
Its a pity a new traction package hasn't been developed for the 313s.

These units are still younger in age than the slam door stock, some of which were around 50 years old but still remained in traffic until finally withdrawn from service on the lymington branch.

Ok so I was about 2 or 3 years old when they were introduced along with the 314/315/507 & 508 units but there could possibly be potential for a re-traction project like what happened with the 455s which pick up dc power but I think have brushless ac motors.

The same could possibly be done with these units or as has been mentioned, fit diesel powered generators which could generate the 750v for dc and ac powered units ( as in the class 319 to 769 conversion project ).

If I had the technical knowledge I would be working with train companies to put together a new traction package giving them a new lease of life..