MidlandMainlie
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Whilst passing trough Luton on the way to London on Friday I noticed some work on the old viaduct and embankments to the west of the station, anyone know what is happening with them?
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Luton Viaduct/Embankments
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asylumxl
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Indeed. That's what it's for. A pointless and expensive guided busway that nobody in either Dunstable or Luton wants
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asylumxl
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Yes, there were through trains via the "Dunstable Branch" after September 1860.
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It's disgraceful really.
I know there are issues with capacity on the mainlines, but the short stretch of track between Leighton Buzzard(ish) and Luton could have been a key link in a rail service linking Manchester, Birmingham, Coventy, Luton & Gatwick Airports.
Not suggesting it would be for transferring air passengers, but would be a damned useful service to connect with for many public transport users.
I know there are issues with capacity on the mainlines, but the short stretch of track between Leighton Buzzard(ish) and Luton could have been a key link in a rail service linking Manchester, Birmingham, Coventy, Luton & Gatwick Airports.
Not suggesting it would be for transferring air passengers, but would be a damned useful service to connect with for many public transport users.
asylumxl
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Well the Marston Vale could still serve this purpose if electrified and some changes to the Bedford and Bletchley end are made.
It is indeed. I like to keep my tone civil on here so I really can't tell you how bloody enraged I am about the busway scheme. A dreadful waste of money.
It is indeed. I like to keep my tone civil on here so I really can't tell you how bloody enraged I am about the busway scheme. A dreadful waste of money.
Agree 100%.
Next time you hear a politition say that reductions in tax mean less money for schools and hospitals remind them they're talking b*******. So much money is wasted on schemes like this, and there's plenty others around the UK.
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