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    Manchester to Leeds Today (31/7/23)…

    Apart from usual chaos at MCV with their version of 'Musical Platforms', Northern did well today including replacement coaches.
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    Beeching closures

    Someone in freight planning/ops at the time, the positive parts - MGR concept and Freightliner's etc was the future. Nevermind the vast waste of the mega marshalling yards etc. Forward projection of any traffic (Passenger or Freight) never a good point...... Ok
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    A thank you to railway staff.

    Agree, a lot has been put up with. Enjoyed Scotrail electrics yesterday with great air con everytime. Super info when points out at Gourock. Condition of gateman at Waverley in that heat was of concerned - hope he got relief soon. Then next day kept fully informed of delay by staff on Edinburgh...
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    Northern Connect - Chester to Leeds

    Services via Dewsbury and Brighouse are being increasingly used by inbound commuters to the growing business parks around Mytholmroyd (and Sowerby Bridge). A good example of an innovative rail service creating a market - and an opportunity for business to expand their employee catchment areas.

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