Prestige15
On Moderation
Back in the time when open access operators like Hull Tains was created providing a direct service to London, followed by Grand Central to Sunderland and Bradford, serving the areas far more frequently than the main TOC does. So far it looks like OAO is compeating TOC rather than looking other areas thats been crying out for a better link / direct london service for years.
A few routes I came up which I do believe will be welcomed, thought I would share it see what you all think:
1: (2x5car) London Euston - Watford Junction (pick up/drop off) - Preston - Front 5 car to Oxenholme and then all stations to Windermere, Rear 5 car to Carnforth - Barrow - Millom - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport - Carlisle
This could also possibly provide the fastest way from London to Blackpool with a change at Preston.
2: London Euston - Tamworth - Litchfield - Winsford - Hartford - Warrington - Newton le Willows - Golborne (if opens) - St helens Central - Huyton - Liverpool.
This would provide a useful link between Winsford/Hartford to Warrington for the first time since London Midland stopped its Birmingham - Preston service years ago as well as a fast direct link to London. Huyton, St helens and Newton would also benefit with a direct London service without the need to change at Liverpool, Wigan or Warrington.
3: London St Pancras - Luton Airport parkway (pick up/drop off) - Ilkeston - Alfreton - New Mill Central - Marble - Guide Bridge (connection to Stalybridge and Manchester) - Roachdale - Todmorden - Burnley - Blackburn
4: Ashford International - Rye -Hastings - Eastborne - Lewis - Brighton - Hove - Worthing - Chichester - Southampton - Bornemouth - Wareham - Dorchester - Weymouth
Provigind a direct link to Eurostar avoiding traveling to the busy and complex London
5: Holyhead - Bangor - Llandudno - Chester - Northwich - Altrincham - Stockport - Guide Bridge - Stalybridge - Huddesfield - Wakefield Kirkgate - Goole - Hull
I do have a few more, Let me know if you want me to share it.
A few routes I came up which I do believe will be welcomed, thought I would share it see what you all think:
1: (2x5car) London Euston - Watford Junction (pick up/drop off) - Preston - Front 5 car to Oxenholme and then all stations to Windermere, Rear 5 car to Carnforth - Barrow - Millom - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport - Carlisle
This could also possibly provide the fastest way from London to Blackpool with a change at Preston.
2: London Euston - Tamworth - Litchfield - Winsford - Hartford - Warrington - Newton le Willows - Golborne (if opens) - St helens Central - Huyton - Liverpool.
This would provide a useful link between Winsford/Hartford to Warrington for the first time since London Midland stopped its Birmingham - Preston service years ago as well as a fast direct link to London. Huyton, St helens and Newton would also benefit with a direct London service without the need to change at Liverpool, Wigan or Warrington.
3: London St Pancras - Luton Airport parkway (pick up/drop off) - Ilkeston - Alfreton - New Mill Central - Marble - Guide Bridge (connection to Stalybridge and Manchester) - Roachdale - Todmorden - Burnley - Blackburn
4: Ashford International - Rye -Hastings - Eastborne - Lewis - Brighton - Hove - Worthing - Chichester - Southampton - Bornemouth - Wareham - Dorchester - Weymouth
Provigind a direct link to Eurostar avoiding traveling to the busy and complex London
5: Holyhead - Bangor - Llandudno - Chester - Northwich - Altrincham - Stockport - Guide Bridge - Stalybridge - Huddesfield - Wakefield Kirkgate - Goole - Hull
I do have a few more, Let me know if you want me to share it.