IRISH BACKSTOP: '185s' MULLED FOR IE

摘要

A PROCUREMENT process led by the Irish National Transport Authority could see redundant Class 185 DMUs from the UK heading for Irish Rail (IE) when released by TransPennine Express. With an urgent need for additional capacity the NTA is seeking the provision of 'pre-owned diesel multiple-unit vehicles for passenger operation on the Irish Rail network,' The invitation to tender document indicates that the provision of the vehicles is intended to be either though a lease agreement, with a term of seven years or more, or through 'purchase by the contracting authority or by Irish Rail acting as their nominated agent.'