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The real story behind the Manchester-London ‘ghost train’ U-turn

How’s this for a station announcement? “The train at platform five is the 7am express from Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport to London Euston – but passengers cannot travel on this service.” That ...
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Warning: Manchester to London rail line at limit and could get worse for passengers

Britain’s busiest rail line is “at its limits” and likely to see increasing delays and cancellations, experts have warned, following plans to run a “ghost train” without passengers between Manchester ...
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Axed Manchester to London commuter train to continue running – but without passengers

An axed morning commuter train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston will continue running – but without any passengers. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said Avanti West Coast’s 7am departure ...
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Manchester to London train to run without passengers

A train service taking commuters from Manchester to London is to run empty for around five months following a decision by the rail regulator. A decision by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), means the ...