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<p>Passengers will see significant increases in rolling stock thanks to the Government’s
investment and the franchising programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>More than
3,700 new carriages will be in service across the country by the end of 2019. In addition,
the Northern Invitation To Tender clearly requires improved rolling stock, the retirement
of Pacers by 2020 and 120 new carriages suitable for use on non-electrified routes
on the Northern network.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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