Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Pacer is the operational name of the British Rail Classes 140, 141, 142, 143 and 144 diesel multiple unit railbuses, built between 1980 and 1987. Intended as a short-term solution to a shortage of rolling stock (with a lifespan of no more than 20 years), as of 2013 many Pacer railbuses are still in use.Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 all public transport must be accessible by 2019 meaning Pacers will need to be withdrawn by that date unless they receive an extensive refurbishment. Porterbrook, who own the class 143s and class 144s, have proposed such a refurbishment, while Angel Trains who own the class 142s do not see such a refurbishment as a viable option. The Long Term Passenger Rolling Stock Strategy for the Rail Industry indicates no new DMUs will be ordered in the next 10 years, which means Pacers will need to be replaced by existing DMUs cascaded from newly electrified lines.. }
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- Pacer_(train) abstract "Pacer is the operational name of the British Rail Classes 140, 141, 142, 143 and 144 diesel multiple unit railbuses, built between 1980 and 1987. Intended as a short-term solution to a shortage of rolling stock (with a lifespan of no more than 20 years), as of 2013 many Pacer railbuses are still in use.Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 all public transport must be accessible by 2019 meaning Pacers will need to be withdrawn by that date unless they receive an extensive refurbishment. Porterbrook, who own the class 143s and class 144s, have proposed such a refurbishment, while Angel Trains who own the class 142s do not see such a refurbishment as a viable option. The Long Term Passenger Rolling Stock Strategy for the Rail Industry indicates no new DMUs will be ordered in the next 10 years, which means Pacers will need to be replaced by existing DMUs cascaded from newly electrified lines.".