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Manchester Piccadilly, new extra seating on concourse

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Just seen this on Twitter, 150 new seats have been installed, plus more to come on both the high level and low level concourses. Immediately followed by many comments of "what about the platforms?". They do have a point, but at least it's a step in the right direction.

https://twitter.com/NetworkRailMAN/status/1148484245981147138
The last few passengers surveys have indicated that there isn't enough seating at the station, so last week we installed 150 additional seats in and around the concourse. More to come for the upper concourse and platform13/14 waiting Lounge. #PuttingthePassengerFirst
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Am I missing something here?

The seats pictured in that tweet have been there for months?
 
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How long before they rip it all out again to make room for another retail concession?
 
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PeterC said:
How long before they rip it all out again to make room for another retail concession?
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It looks like one has actually gone (though it may have been gone for a while, I forget) - the one that used to be on the "bulkhead" of the escalators to the Metrolink platforms/entrance
 
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Crossover said:
It looks like one has actually gone (though it may have been gone for a while, I forget) - the one that used to be on the "bulkhead" of the escalators to the Metrolink platforms/entrance
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They've put some more seats, and a table with charging points, there instead.
The new seats are getting plenty of use, it seems, and the tables are welcome as well. Very handy when you need to go fishing around in your bag because you can't remember where you left your ticket!
 
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