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In defence of Northern
Firstly i have to declare an interest as i drive their trains but i qualify that with saying i am no flag waver or apologist for any private train operator.
Some facts: All trains are cleaned every night and often during the day where time permits between services...
Leaving home for the station 3 minutes before the train departs doesnt seem like a very good idea even if you live next door.Im sure there is something in the passengers charter about arriving at the station at least 5 minutes before the advertised departure time of the train you wish to travel...
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