[Mike Ashworth]

The truth is Michael that I have actually been under the Metrolink vehicles looking as how to mount equipment under the high (“BR’ standard) floor, at that visit batteries were discussed using the same technology as in the battery powered ex underground trains.

In one of the offices it showed proposed routes. One of which was the ELR, I did common it and the reply was Metrolink during the week and steam at the weekends.

With the ELR and Metrolink having a direct connection the idea is not just a pipe dream.