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In my mind this is nothing to do with customer convenience it’s all about advertising revenue, the old space will be covered with more digital advertising screens that generate thousands from advertising campaigns. It wouldn’t surprise me if the media companies have paid for the departure...

The cynic in me would suggest that keeping passengers in the concourse is all about holding up revenue for the shops (and a slice going to the station operator) once passengers are on the platforms that is lost. Its what airports do.

Thanks for the replies

Just out of interest who pays for all of this ?

Whats this for at Widnes please ?

"Standstill" was probably being a bit dramatic, but it wouldn't take long for a caution to play havoc. I have been delayed many times by reports of trespassers, once sat in Milton Keynes for an hour with nothing moving at all.

In the 60s & 70s I lived in South Manchester next to the Manchester to Crewe line where it crossed over the old midland line. The huge embankments, Adswood sidings and sometimes the lines themselves were our playgrounds, we had respect for the trains and never crossed the line when trains were...

What an amazing sight today seeing this loco pulling out of Manchester Victoria, quite surreal with the ultra modern skyscraper back drop. I presume it was going to Crewe ? What did surprise me was the number of commuters who never noticed it they were too engrossed in their iPhones. Did...

Thanks everyone, I have jumped ship and got on the stopper to Didcot my destination. Never seen so many trains stood at Reading !

20.40 Im stuck on the London - Plymouth train at Reading. TG says fatality ahead delay unknown. Can anyone give me an update if possible ?

Liverpool is a worthy winner and more than capable of hosting the competition, if you haven't been to the city recently try and pay it a visit and see what's on offer, especially the waterfront area. And before you call me a "Scouser" Im not, I am a "Manc" !! Well done Liverpool Im sure you...

Bertie, apologies you are quite correct, I have changed the heading

With the ongoing energy supply issues whats happening with our old coal power stations ? Perhaps our net zero policy makers are feeling the pressure right now ? Any extra coal flows likely ?

Bit of a break for the drivers then !8-)

Just out of interest is this strike affecting the rail movements to and from ?

The Norman castle keep at Clitheroe towers over the Clitheroe line.

https://www.videoman.gr/en/188146 I would like to see the state of the PW after that lot had trundled over it !

What will happen to the freight out of the Derbyshire quarries during blockades ?

Perhaps photoshop needs a new filter "Rust & Grime" !

There is a brilliant thread about this area on this railway modellers forum, many of the photos have been removed but its still a good read. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/56808-the-clc-through-stockport/