There used to be subsided bus services from St Nicholas High to Lostock Gralam, Knutsford and Mobberley and from Hartford C of E High to Lostock Gralam, now there aren't and almost everyone gets on the train but the train can't cope. This also isn't a new problem - it existed under the old franchise.
Northern do manage to put two 'Travel Safe Officers' at Greenbank in the afternoon who stop pupils getting too close to the edge of the platform and remove people from trains when they are so full the doors can't close. However, 2 extra carriages would be much better.
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk...pils-after-overcrowding-at-greenbank-station/
Northern do manage to put two 'Travel Safe Officers' at Greenbank in the afternoon who stop pupils getting too close to the edge of the platform and remove people from trains when they are so full the doors can't close. However, 2 extra carriages would be much better.
Northwich Guardian said:CONCERNS have been raised over safety at Greenbank station.
St Nicholas High School staff have taken the issue of overcrowding of pupils on the platforms – due to a lack of carriages – to Weaver Vale MP Mike Amesbury.
With three large high schools and a number of primary and SEND schools all within walking distance of the station, Mike has called on the company to provide extra train carriages and increase staffing.
He said: “The station is extensively used during these periods as pupils are trying to get to and from school, I’ve asked Northern to take this into consideration and lay on extra carriages but also provide staff who can adequately ensure safety on the platforms.
"This is a real concern that was raised with me by the headteacher and it’s something I hope Northern will take very seriously.”
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk...pils-after-overcrowding-at-greenbank-station/