It has been confirmed that the electrification of the line between Manchester and Leeds via Huddersfield will be extended from Leeds to York.
See: http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/general/2011/12/16-electrification-york-is-in-and.html
Frankly it would have been barmy not to have electric trains running all the way between Liverpool and Newcastle. What is fascinating in the news that consideration is being given to electrifying the route between York and Scarborough.
Whilst all this is happening the Uckfield-Lewes re-opening languishes. The value the line would have as a diversionary route for the Brighton-Victoria main line was shown again recently when evening rush hour services were suspended when a body was found on the line. The re-opening of this link should be a priority.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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