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RE: Northern (Arriva Rail North)

(05/05/2016 18:38)SL64 JDZ Wrote:  I really cannot see the point in removing the Class 319s from that one particular route when they have had failures on all of the routes they are currently deployed on

That wouldn't work because of how unit diagramming works - and there's very little point having a (smaller) diesel multiple unit sat idle for most of the day and only used in the peak hours when it could be used to strengthen services on other routes that aren't electrified at the moment

Yes but when I've been on the Lime st-Manchester airport line it's always been mostly empty (between Lime st-Newton). I admit you need the extra space at peak hours but it's always been rather empty in my experience. I also admit I don't know what it's like between Newton and the airport. There is the hourly Northern service to Manchester Vic and the Arriva Wales to Piccadilly both of which call at Newton.

Catch the Arriva Wales train to Piccadilly and then the connection.
Alternatively catch the Northern to Victoria and a short walk or free bus ride to Piccadilly.