Line closure sparks overcrowding (BBC News)

RF News · #1 12th October 2009, 16:21

Commuters on a busy railway line into Manchester cannot get on some peak-time trains because of overcrowding.

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pre65 · #2 12th October 2009, 16:31

I dont understand the statement about the redundant trains not being re-deployed. Surely they are better off being used, the demand is obviously there !

reflector · #3 12th October 2009, 16:54

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Originally Posted by pre65

I dont understand the statement about the redundant trains not being re-deployed. Surely they are better off being used, the demand is obviously there !

Yes, that's entirely logical but I am afraid that there isn't that much about today's railways that involve logic. Neither do they seem to be run for the benefit of the passengers (sorry, customers).

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