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clagmonster said:
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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Comments for consideration

1)....Is it up to contestants to notify any changes in this new "red print" section and if so, who are they supposed to notify, as only adtrainz as the quiz-setter whose first post on the thread is and any of the three forum quizmasters have the power to make amendments to that particular posting.

2)....The Island Line can only come into play should a new leg use the Isle of Wight stations only, which would be an exceedingly short leg indeed.

3)....When I check with Network Rail, they claim the line from Machynlleth up to Pwllheli is out of commission whilst the works to repair the sea defences are in progress then when these are effected, the first reported Pont Briwet bridge works will then see Harlech as the northerly temporary terminus of the Cambrian Coast Line until 2015 when the new rail bridge will be commissioned. I have been told that the old bridge will never carry a rail service ever again.
 
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clagmonster said:
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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I shall amend the information regarding Dorking-Horsham accordingly, including information regarding the bonus.
Paul Sidorczuk said:
Comments for consideration

1)....Is it up to contestants to notify any changes in this new "red print" section and if so, who are they supposed to notify, as only adtrainz as the quiz-setter whose first post on the thread is and any of the three forum quizmasters have the power to make amendments to that particular posting.

2)....The Island Line can only come into play should a new leg use the Isle of Wight stations only, which would be an exceedingly short leg indeed.

3)....When I check with Network Rail, they claim the line from Machynlleth up to Pwllheli is out of commission whilst the works to repair the sea defences are in progress then when these are effected, the first reported Pont Briwet bridge works will then see Harlech as the northerly temporary terminus of the Cambrian Coast Line until 2015 when the new rail bridge will be commissioned. I have been told that the old bridge will never carry a rail service ever again.
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1) Whilst there is no formal decision on how this should be done, I would have thought it be best if you either posted in thread of any changes, or PM either adtranz or one or the quizmasters (probably me as the other two aren't regulars on this thread!).

2) I will add the Isle of White to the list: unlikely though it will be used.

3) I would be inclined to agree with Clagmonster, as I understand the closure strictly is from Dovey Junction, since I'm presuming that Aberystwyth services are still running?
 
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