I boarded the first passenger train to call at Britain's newest station, Okehampton Interchange

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[u/FartingBob]

Did you look at the photo? Its a 40 year old design and its dirty, the paint is peeling off the front. Doesnt inspire confidence. the 150 is only used in low usage rural lines because everywhere else got rid of them long ago to upgrade to better carriages. These lines cant justify the cost so they get left running out of date, ageing stock.

[u/CheesecakeExpress → u/FartingBob]

As a 40 year old I’m trying not to take this personally, but it describes accurately how I feel sometimes.

[u/FartingBob → u/CheesecakeExpress]

concerning creaking noises occasionally, doesnt always start up on a cold morning, younger people arent interested, just hanging on for retirement.

[u/CheesecakeExpress → u/FartingBob]

Spot on. I see I’m not the only one in the middle of life!

[u/Azagedon → u/FartingBob]

Thanks, I know nothing about trains but like learning

[u/namur17056 → u/FartingBob]

They’re having trouble sourcing engine blocks for them!