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    Restore Your Railway - South Fylde

    The 61/68 have serious overcrowding problems in the summer. Source: I work in Lytham
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    Blackpool Trams News

    Testing to start on the 23rd April according to Blackpool Council on Facebook
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    Blackpool Transport Discussion

    Archway going in for it, according to their director on Facebook It has now been confirmed that Blackpool have handed it back, given the history of this service it is an easy assumption that something more serious had happened. I'd be shocked if Preston Bus got it back.
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    Derailment near Grange Over Sands

    I'm convinced I've been on a train that's turned at Arnside before. I don't remember much but I recall it only using the far/Lancaster-bound platform. If my memory is correct, I wonder if this can be done again.
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    Blackpool Transport Discussion

    Blackpool Transport lose the 74/75 https://www.blackpooltransport.com/announcement-7475-routes-august-2024?fbclid=IwAR1ljkS2g78ANs8xWv66ZNqSv085M6pxeTiu9-RAYcftyfM9OneFXGoojEo Quite the blow, as these services provide a vital network to not only the country villages around Wyre but a fast...
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    Network Rail removes Islamic message on King's Cross display boards after fierce criticism

    During Easter, Christmas, yes, if they're putting Islamic text on there it should be the same for Bible verses
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    Network Rail removes Islamic message on King's Cross display boards after fierce criticism

    Didn't see much issue with it and would expect to see Catholic scripture when it's relevant too. Obviously if it wasn't approved then the people responsible will justifiably have action taken against them but on the surface it just strikes as people looking for something to be offended about.
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    I have never seen anyone buy anything from Razzmatazz. I don't think I've ever even seen anyone else in there! I don't get its market, all generic merch that would make up the tat sections in HMV and MenKind if Weymouth had them. Nostalgia Unlimited is a gem of a shop, just a bit hard to get...
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    Be More Geek enter liquidation. One of the few shops that actually tried with its Funko Pop selection, bad as they generally are https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czvz8pvqvxzo.amp MenKind in trouble? GAME also having to go through a restructuring I believe. Not great for the big kids...
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    Blackpool Trams News

    https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/car-collides-into-a-tram-on-the-promenade-4474998
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    Blackpool Transport Discussion

    It's a shame because some of the rebranding ideas were good. "Take any 5" to the Victoria Hospital made sense for one. The 7 going into the 11b and 9 renumbering to 7b are silly in comparison. We can now see it has been a failure which is even more a shame because Blackpool Transport are...
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    Festive messages on destination screens (2023)

    I've nearly let at least 2 buses go because I couldn't see the destination. Believe one at Salford one near Blackpool? There's no excuse for the number not being permanently visible.
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    Derby to Preston - valid routes?

    Absolutely - my outbound involves changes at Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Sheffield and Derby. The only one that's available Sunday morning! Via Birmingham also makes sense. Appreciate it
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    Derby to Preston - valid routes?

    Hi all, I'm in an interesting situation on Monday. I have an open ticket from Derby to Preston. The ticket I have involves a seat reservation, I'd change at Tamworth and Crewe. (16:39-18:51) I'm not sure when I'll be leaving Derby hence the open ticket, what other routes are valid? I would be...
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    Blackpool Transport Discussion

    https://www.blackpooltransport.com/your-routes-reimagined-january-2024 Blackpool Transport are completely revamping their network using grouped buses (5/5A/5B/5C etc) for familiarity and changing some routes to reflect this.

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