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RE: Northern (Arriva Rail North)

(05/05/2016 11:15)wirralbus Wrote:  I think it maybe time that the flagship Manchester Airport - Liverpool service probably went back to diesel operation until such time as the 319's can prove a bit more trouble free.

Cancelling Manchester Airport services in the long term will result in a loss of confidence that people will be able to get to Manchester Airport trouble free.

Reverting a busy route like Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport to two-car diesel multiple unit operation would be a very poor move in my opinion. It would significantly reduce the much needed capacity on what is a very busy route at peak times - and even with the Class 319s operating that route I've seen passengers standing at peak times due to a lack of seats - and not only that the 319s would be sat around doing nothing

Arriva have been operating the franchise for 35 days. Give them time