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Nothing stopping them putting out tenders for expressions of interest now and get the work out of the way.
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A full tender process takes up to five years. Re-ordering additional ICR units only take 2-3 years. Also there is the advantage of compatibility with the rest of the fleet esp for maintenance. Quickest and cheapest option. Also, new trains need more drivers and more slots; extending existing sets require neither again limiting long term costs.
New trains would take much longer to deliver plus additional long term costs for maintaining different types.