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Are modern trains faster than steam? Bolton to Manchester Vic
Contentious headline, obviously the answer is yes. However.. Some older friends in the pub were discussing that there used to be a Bolton to Manchester Express in the days of steam which took 18 minutes to get in. At the time it would be to a station that no longer exists, but the closest now...- Syllopsium
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Impact of seven minute delay
The 0810 from Blackrod to Piccadilly today was 'cancelled', speeding through Blackrod seven minutes late, missing Horwich and Lostock, and going direct to Bolton (departing there three minutes late). Northern's initial response that the service was 'overcrowded' as it was short formed (two...- Syllopsium
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