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Originally Posted by Kilocharlie
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.
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I dont buy the point about drivers/slots as new sets increase size and replace ICR but they are not at all suitable for M3 or Maynooth even with an extra carriage.
Anyway they may not be allowed get middle coaches but you can bet nobody will examine the tenders until last minute.