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    Bolton - Platform 5 rumour

    Hi Has anyone heard anything recently about plans for re-instatement of platform 5 at bolton? It's just rumour, but there's a post by someone on the Bolton News site who apparently had a 'meeting' with the station manager and the manager stated that the car park was going to be shut (moan...
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    Salford Crescent improvements

    Hi It appears over the next few days Salford Crescent and Central are shutting for improvements (limited services between Bolton and Vic). Is this the final push on work on Crescent. They've made plenty of progress already: These photos are a few weeks old. I think they've...
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    Engineering Works 'Bolton - Clitheroe'

    Hi Anybody got any idea what the issue is between Bolton and Clitheroe? Just been on the disruptions page and it says good service. By 'good' they mean replacement buses. I was on the inverted tardis of a 142 last night on the 17.00 from Manc to Clitheroe and we got cancelled after half...
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    Track Defect at Moses Gate.

    Was on the train this morning trying to get into Manc, but got as far as Bolton when the train was cancelled. the Guard said there was a track defect at moses gate. Walking through Bolton I saw two NR guys standing on the up into bolton from preston - i guess a signal failure? anyone know...
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    Bolton - Salford Crescent Electrification.

    Hi I think it's in the very early stages of consideration by those who consider such matters, but if they're thinking about electrification between Manchester Vic and Euxton what are they going to do about the Farnworth tunnel? I'm assuming that they'll go for overheads, rather than 3rd...
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    Now i know you're not supposed to put your feet on the seats, but....

    this is ridiculous:
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    Moses Gate Platform Length.

    Hi Is there anyone from up north who uses the Bolton to Salford Crescent line know why the length of the south bound platform was shortened. I've been meaning to ask for ages. about 20 feet was lopped off the end of the platform just after they built some new houses behind. if you go on...
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    Salford Central

    Hi Does anyone know if there are any specific plans to expand Salford Central? I know there was a recommendation (Rail Utilisation Strategy: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/browse%20documents/rus%20documents/route%20utilisation%20strategies/north%20west/north%20west%20rus.pdf )to have the...

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