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Nothing in particular, just saying that if Norwich in 90 is going to be a realistic proposition in the near future the intermediate stations will lose their ic services. The easiest way to do it is to cut stops. An hourly fast from Norwich calling at Ipswich and Colchester only, half hourly...
To be honest, I don't really want Norwich in 90, it would be nice to have newer trains but I'm quite happy with the current timings. Faster timings would encourage more of the London and Home Counties crowd to sell up and move up here, I'm quite happy with things as they are thanks very much!
I can't see how Norwich in 90 is achievable unless:
Existing line speeds significantly increased= massive investment on top of what's already announced.
Take out stops from the Inter Cities= Diss, Stowmarket, Manningtree, Chelmsford. Not sure even that would achieve it?
Ok, time for my twopenneth worth:
1. I look back with nostalgia at BR days- Would I want it back? No way!
I travelled a lot in the early to mid eighties, what do I remember?
A railway run for the benefit of the railway not the customer. Missed connection- not my problem mate! 1930 on...
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