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Train Cancellations after Theft of Cable or Staff Shortages, It's Anyones' Guess

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Ok its not wet leaves on the lines or a few snowflakes but the train operators need to know which excuse they are going to use for delays

We have two different articles in the same newspaper on the same day, one quoting cable theft, the other staff shortages

Maybe its staff theft or cable shortages , who knows ?

I do know one thing, you will be struggling to get a Northern and TransPennine train regardless of the reason

They may get some inspiration from the Gif for further excuses even if they are for flight delays

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www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/travel-chaos-massive-northern-transpennine-30673325

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/travel-disruption-northern-cancels-services-30673691

2 weeks ago
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We pay some of the highest fares yet our service is sub par. Glad we’ve spent £100bn on HS2 😒

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jms19 we is the optimum word J

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They've got more excuses than a shoplifting crackhead, I'm so glad I don't use the train

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martinlufc5637 That's brill M, I couldn't have put it better myself 😁

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I sometimes use Manchester trains I hate them with a passion never on time there is always a issue they never lower the prices tho for them being late same the the buses

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Leannexxx I think we need to bring back the horse and cart L , they might take a bit longer but at least they don't break down 😉

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Someone knows the truth.Aint me lol. Image

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MelissaLee1 Maybe this chap does M

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telmel Maybe he does T.

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MelissaLee1 I am certain M, he keeps thomas under control i believe

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telmel No one keeps Thomas under control T Image

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MelissaLee1 He is definitely tanked out there M

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It’s a joke. Some services in london are regularly cancelled due to staff shortages (more like them choosing not to work due to pay disputes)

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You should see the poor performance of Transport for Wales ( owned by the Welsh Government) train services , if they are not cancelled, late or overcrowded there is a bus replacement service running .

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Mango4 I think they need more train ing M 😉

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A sad bit of news concerning Thomas The Tank creator Britt Allcroft , she passed away at 81

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/britt-allcroft-thomas-the-tank-engine-dead-b2673177.html

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telmel I use to love that show as a kid. (The old version) Very sad news indeed, not a nice start to 2025 for her friends and family.

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