Northern Rail

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RE: Northern Rail

(06/06/2015 22:28)SL64 JDZ Wrote:  Exactly - which is why it would be a poor use of ATW's stock if a unit was reallocated from Cardiff Canton (where the Pacer and Sprinter stock is needed a lot more) to Chester only to be used once or twice a day during the week. A two-car Class 175 would definitely be too large for that service

That wouldn't surprise me - but even so - the WBQ-ELP service is best left with the Northern franchise

If the Liverpool - Warrington BQ service is going to eventually become electrified , this service becomes very stand alone.

Is Northern Rail and the Dft hoping that the Halton Curve will be the saviour of this line , opening up new markets from Ellesmere Port to Runcorn to connect with Virgin and London Midland services there.