New Line 2 Solos 240, 242-244 entered service on Thursday 7 May with 241 following late afternoon as a changeover. Metroriders 501-503 and 507 have been withdrawn as a result.
The outstanding pair 245 (YJ09OTL) and 246 (YJ09OTM) arrived on 7th and 8th May respectively and entered service on 11 May.
240 also appeared at 'Brief Encounter' a running day and rally at Carnforth Station on May Day Bank Holiday Monday.