Temporary Line Closures:
During the present period, the following lines are deemed closed and therefore cannot represent a valid move.
- Burnley Manchester Road-Hebden Bridge
- Pwllheli-Machynlleth
- Dorking-Horsham
Burnley-Hebden Bridge I agree with.
Pwllheli-Machynlleth should be either Pwllheli-Dovey Jn or Pwllheli-Harlech, as Dovey Jn-Machynlleth is still available with Aberystwyth trains. I am unclear as to how long Harlech-Dovey Jn is expected to be closed for, and hence whether the closure will exceed a month.
Dorking-Horsham has now reopened for a limited peak service. All trains call at all stations. As there are only two northbound trains, the northbound moves for this stretch will score a long wait bonus until the service improves.
It is still possible that the Isle of Wight closure will exceed a month and hence end up on the list, this is at the moment an unknown.
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Bekesbourne