Thameslink line 377 stock delayed

[Flying Pig]

From the Evening Standard, dated 23/12/2008
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"Passengers feel the squeeze as new trains are stuck in sidings.

Commuters face worse overcrowding on key rail lines into London after the economic downturn hit supplies of new trains.

Bosses want to introduce 23 new four-car trains across the Thameslink service to ease congestion.

However Bombardier today revealed it could supply only 15 of the trains by March. It said the problems were caused by its suppliers facing financial difficulties. The situation is so acute that First Capital Connect, the train operator that runs Thameslink, was told initially it might receive only seven of the planned 23 trains.

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Blackfriars station is being rebuilt as part of the renovation, which means some platforms are being taken out of action, and extra trains are needed. Bombardier confirmed the company 'aimed to supply' 15 new trains by the March deadline and that the remainder 'would not be far behind'. "

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Ho hum, so it seems the rumours about the 377s for Brighton to Bedford being delayed have some substance