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    The Structure of a Nationalised Railway?

    Hello, There has been lots of conversations about a fully nationalised railway system in the United Kingdom, particularly since election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. What would be the best way to structure the railway system? Labour have ruled out the return of British Rail, but...
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    Could the Transpennine Express get High Speed Class 43/91?

    Hello, Is it possible for the Trans Pennine Express to have High Speed trains in the future? I currently feel the current fleet of rolling stock is highly unsuited to the network they serve for a few reasons. They are small (3 or 4 carriages long) and every time I have used the services...
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    Bury and Altrincham Lines pre-Metrolink

    Hello, I have a few questions about the Bury and railway lines prior to them being converted into the Metrolink tram operation. 1. Which types of trains used to operate these services? Wasn't the Bury line already electrified so it must have used some kind of EMU? Did Altrincham use...
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    Questions about Northern Rail Manchester - Southport services

    Hi, I have a few questions about the Northern Rail services from Manchester (Victoria/Piccadilly) to Southport. I see there are 2 trains from Manchester to Southport. One operates from Victoria (via Atherton), and the other operates from Piccadilly (via Bolton). Which of the two...

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