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There was a lot of discussion earlier this year in the Transpennine Route Upgrade thread (https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/transpennine-route-upgrade-and-electrification-cp6.88054/). See posts #2047 and #2048 for most detail.
As a frequent user I think the route definitely needs an upgrade...
