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<p> </p><p>The rolling stock operated on these two lines is a mixture of Class 142
and Class 156 units which were constructed between 1985 and 1989.</p><p> </p><p>However,
the age of rolling stock is a crude measure of quality – as a properly planned refurbishment
of an older train can result in a very pleasant travelling environment and a "new
train feel" but at a fraction of the cost of a new unit.</p><p> </p><p>Information
on the average age of rolling stock is available from the Office of Rail Regulation's
website, by following this link:</p><p><a href="http://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/displayreport/report/html/53dcc4e1-3223-48f9-9e9c-10d51359cdd7"
target="_blank">http://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/displayreport/report/html/53dcc4e1-3223-48f9-9e9c-10d51359cdd7</a></p>
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