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    Northern cancellations getting worse

    Northern control have no interest in serving passengers, they just play trains.
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    Potential weather disruption Tuesday 7th onwards - Storm Barra

    Barra Best has also walked some 'lost lines' for BBC NI television.
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    Summer 2021 HST Staycation Specials on S&C

    Two of us did a return trip from Skipton to Carlisle today, and both agreed it was a fine experience, and exceptional value for money. Despite the slight disappointment of learning that brunch would not be available to some of us who had booked it (and the refund received before we travelled)...
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    Transdev Blazefield

    Two excellent choices of fabric to complement the livery of the two fleets, especially the warm red for Zap.
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    Is it time to scrap ENTCS completely?

    Yes the West Yorks +1 pass has become 'give a friend a free ride deal'. Recent example, passholder boards says two please, then alights at next stop leaving friend to enjoy a half an hour jolly to Wakefield.
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    Services that are not free for English, Welsh or Scottish passes

    DalesBus routes originating in West Yorkshire accept ENCTS passes, however publicity material does indicate those routes/part routes in North Yorkshire which do not.
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    Northern franchise to end 1 March 2020 with Operator of Last Resort to take over

    So far, media reports have omitted reference to Arriva and DB. Sloppy reporting?
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    Have TPE finally given up on the Scarborough service

    Regarding the function in the brewery challenge, many years ago a Leeds duty supervisor (known for his regular after the shift 'night-cap') responded with 'Believe me sir, we could.'
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    Northern Rail could be re-nationalised

    Does anyone recall a much earlier attempt by Arriva to operate trains in the north-east? They featured in a tv documentary which nominated them as the UK's worst train operator, with the trophy being delivered to their Sunderland head office. In spite of subsequently losing that franchise they...

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