Would have made more sense to keep the current Alderley Edge/Stalybridge to Wigan NW service pattern but it seems Northern has caved in to pressure from Southport residents for an all-day service to Piccadilly (and a service to Bolton). I assume the traction change will now take place at Bolton rather than Lostock Jn on the move. Any point now in wiring to Wigan (except as a diversionary route)?