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Northern trains


Mackemansj1 said:
I f***ing hate them, especially on a match day. When I get to horden train station and see the walk way canny full my heart sinks I know I’m either not getting on the next train or it’s gonna be an uncomfortable 20 min ride squashed up against someone. Funny thing is I can guarantee half the train don’t pay especially those that get on at horden and seaham.
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Going into this season, I was really looking forward to getting the train up to Sunderland. It would allow me to have a drink and have a stop over at Horden to visit family.

After 2 matches I had to abandon that and drive. Can't take the risk of getting off at Horden knowing I'm not be able to get back on.
 
Mackemansj1 said:
I f***ing hate them, especially on a match day. When I get to horden train station and see the walk way canny full my heart sinks I know I’m either not getting on the next train or it’s gonna be an uncomfortable 20 min ride squashed up against someone. Funny thing is I can guarantee half the train don’t pay especially those that get on at horden and seaham.
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It’s crazy in 2026. This is why people are voting for extreme parties because very simple and easy things like an adequate train service appear to beyond help.
 
Great news for us all hat he government are investing in Northern Rail…

The Northern Powerhouse rail bill
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in major improvements to rail services between key cities in the north of England.

It will be carried out in three stages. Firstly there will be electrification and other improvements on routes between Leeds and Bradford, as well as Sheffield and York.

Then, there will be a new high-speed route between Liverpool and Manchester via Warrington and Manchester Airport.

Thirdly, the government is promising better cross-Pennine links, over and above the improvements that are already under way.




Neglected again! Beyond a joke
 
SAFCTEES said:
Great news for us all hat he government are investing in Northern Rail…

The Northern Powerhouse rail bill
You must be logged on to see external links
in major improvements to rail services between key cities in the north of England.

It will be carried out in three stages. Firstly there will be electrification and other improvements on routes between Leeds and Bradford, as well as Sheffield and York.

Then, there will be a new high-speed route between Liverpool and Manchester via Warrington and Manchester Airport.

Thirdly, the government is promising better cross-Pennine links, over and above the improvements that are already under way.




Neglected again! Beyond a joke
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Midlands Powerhouse. North of England my arse. We are second class citizens to the powers that be.Just like the Doomsday Book covering up to York , we are treated as being a wilderness.The largest conurbation without a continuous motorway system which has left us nearly 70 years behind the rest of England.
 
SAFCTEES said:
Great news for us all hat he government are investing in Northern Rail…

The Northern Powerhouse rail bill
You must be logged on to see external links
in major improvements to rail services between key cities in the north of England.

It will be carried out in three stages. Firstly there will be electrification and other improvements on routes between Leeds and Bradford, as well as Sheffield and York.

Then, there will be a new high-speed route between Liverpool and Manchester via Warrington and Manchester Airport.

Thirdly, the government is promising better cross-Pennine links, over and above the improvements that are already under way.




Neglected again! Beyond a joke
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We will still be riding the same 2 coach 40 year old trains when they’re 60 year old. Absolute disgrace
 
On at Seaton 11:40.

Pretty full standing only.

Horden & Seaham little chance of getting on this train looking at crowd in Hartlepool

Surprise only 2 carriages
Didn't see anyone get on at Horden.
 
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