I'm curious about what the rationale is for having so many semi-fast callers at NlW.
I've just joined a TFW service at Earlestown. I changed from a Liverpool to Warrington service at the station. I get onto the usual tatty Class 175, and before we even leave the station the train manager is announcing for Newton. This seems a bit pointless on what is supposed to be a semi-fast service.
If you were to choose between Earlestown and Newton then Earlestown would be the obvious choice as it has a higher degree of interconnectivity combined with more platform space. I see no reason why the TFW services (and therefore by extension the TPE services) should stop at Newton when there are now 2TPH Northern services calling at all stations.
My current theory is that it might have to do with the lack of adequate wheelchair access at Earlestown. Is there another reason?
I've just joined a TFW service at Earlestown. I changed from a Liverpool to Warrington service at the station. I get onto the usual tatty Class 175, and before we even leave the station the train manager is announcing for Newton. This seems a bit pointless on what is supposed to be a semi-fast service.
If you were to choose between Earlestown and Newton then Earlestown would be the obvious choice as it has a higher degree of interconnectivity combined with more platform space. I see no reason why the TFW services (and therefore by extension the TPE services) should stop at Newton when there are now 2TPH Northern services calling at all stations.
My current theory is that it might have to do with the lack of adequate wheelchair access at Earlestown. Is there another reason?