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    Hypothetical: What if the other line had been chosen?

    The Broughton Lane line (ex GC) continues to Rotherham Central and not Meadowhall. The Tinsley to Barnsley line went a long time before Meadowhell was dreamed up to replace a closed steelworks (Hadfields). Victoria never served Sheffield well, with connections only towards Retford, Doncaster and...
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    Why did (Virgin) cross country cut their routes back in the early 2000's

    The Central Trains Matlock - Birmingham service was essentially an ORCATS raid and carried next to no passengers.

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