If only there were a decent service...

[Anon Mouse]

Originally Posted by Deathbyteacup

Not as bad as that but, where I work there is a train station (Ardwick) but it only sees two trains a day, each in the wrong direction, so I can't use it.

Shame really.

You work for Seimens mate? Its a pity TPE can't use Adrwick as a kind of staff halt, it would save a fortune on taxi fares!

[Chris_12345]

Thanks for the advice. I have been recommended by a friend to speak to my MP about this and the council.

[Midland Compound]

Originally Posted by steam for ever

Have you considered seeing if there s a local support group, or even starting your own?
It worked in this part of chehsire, so it might in yours too. Hoped that helps you.

SFE in sensible suggestion shock !!!

[wyvern]

Originally Posted by 48111

Well mate, I dont know where you live or what the situation is about the trains and the kids, but I doubt if you will "sway"the railway company about its timings, but I wish you success.

48111

It depends if there's a community group or a way of setting one up.

The Matlock train was mentioned in a post earlier, but the hourly service only came about due to pressure from the Friends of The Derwent Valley Line. It does however get strong support from the council which is trying to reduce congestion on the A6 road.

[swisstrains]

I would like to see "Northern" extend their Liverpool Lime Street - Warrington Bank Quay service to and from Ellesmere Port. It would give Chris an hourly service between Helsby and Ellesmere Port and would reduce overcrowding on the "Arriva Trains Wales" services between Warrington B.Q. and Helsby. Another benefit would be increased flexibility at Warrington Bank Quay as train movements are often restricted now that the Liverpool train blocks Platform 1 for 20 minutes in most hourly periods.

[steam for ever]

Does Northern have the rolling stock to do this?
Really, northern needs to get hold of a loco haulage permit to relieve the DMUs.