Ergh! I often use the 2015 and 2115 from Birmingham New Street. Seems crazy to me that they don't both continue to, at least, Preston.
Indeed if it were up to me I would strongly consider extending the 2015 through to Carlisle, to provide a post 2200 service from Preston to Carlisle. While they're at it, what about extending the 2030 from London to Lancaster to eliminate the huge gap from 2147 to 2313 in Preston to Carlisle service, and provide a later direct service from London Euston.
I do however very occasionally board the 2030 at Tamworth, which is currently a nonsense because it means you must go all the way to Warrington for a Manchester connection. Having it call at Crewe is a much welcome addition.
Indeed if it were up to me I would strongly consider extending the 2015 through to Carlisle, to provide a post 2200 service from Preston to Carlisle. While they're at it, what about extending the 2030 from London to Lancaster to eliminate the huge gap from 2147 to 2313 in Preston to Carlisle service, and provide a later direct service from London Euston.
I do however very occasionally board the 2030 at Tamworth, which is currently a nonsense because it means you must go all the way to Warrington for a Manchester connection. Having it call at Crewe is a much welcome addition.
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