MTR who run Hong Kong Metro has been awarded South West Trains franchise

[JoNi]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39403162

[mikestone]

18 442s said to be going to be refurbished/retractioned for Portsmouth mainline - which makes me wonder if ATW have done a deal for the other six?
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The other surprise is that the new Cl.707 units are not being kept.