Date: 11/01/2023

ScotRail is struggling to find ways to make full use of the five Class 153 units which have been converted to carry 20 bicycles each. Deployment anywhere outside the West Highland line as at present, now seems to be highly unlikely for a variety of reasons, and even on the West Highland the options are severely limited by the current infrastructure.

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The cycling half of the repurposed Class 153 ('Highland Explorer'), seen during its official launch at Queen Street on 14th July 2021. On the right is confirmation that the new units will be able to accommodate a tandem as promised.
Location: Glasgow Queen Street High Level
Company: Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
14/07/2021 John Yellowlees

A southbound Highland Explorer crosses the Orchy Viaduct in a view looking north east. The road bridge dates from about 1940 and cut out the long drive round via Stronmilchan.
Location: Orchy Viaduct
Company: Callander and Oban Railway
24/08/2022 Ewan Crawford

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