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    Metrolink usage figures

    Afternoon all, Is there anywhere online I can find tramstop usage figures for Metrolink? Cheers
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    Rail travel in Central Asia

    Hi, Just wondering if anybody might know some reputable (preferably English language) sites which offer timetables and fare information for rail services in Central Asia, primarily Kazakhstan, for a trip I am planning this summer. Information seems scattered at best..
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    Busiest and least busiest Main Line routes

    Forgive me if this has been covered ad nauseum, but what are the busiest and least busiest sections of the Main Line network? (WCML, ECML, MML, etc.) Or in other words, what are the sections of route with most scope for service improvement and paths available, and the sections with almost no...
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    The future of ATOC/National Rail

    Isn't it about time ATOC was put on a statutory basis to provide some sort of leadership in the rail industry? It could be combined with the existing RDG and the former BRB Residuary functions. It could be charged with promoting the rail network (like how British Rail used to have TV adverts)...
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    Railtour at Stockport this evening? (17/12/13)

    I was waiting for the bus in the freezing cold at Stockport bus station this evening, and looked up to see what I expect was one of the usual Pendolino services which pass over the viaduct. I was surprised to see what looked like a heritage rail service: a rake of about 12-15 Pullman coaches...
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    London bus stations

    Is there anywhere I can find a list of all bus stations in London?
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    Northern Hub & Manchester Oxford Road

    With the completion of the Northern Hub proposals and the Manchester Victoria refurbishment, Victoria as the hub for east/west services and Piccadilly for north/south, what is the future for Oxford Road? Will Manchester Airport to Leeds and beyond services continue to call at Oxford Road or...
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    What if Merseyrail was taken out of the National Rail network?

    Considering the nature of Merseyrail and its hybrid suburban rail/metro structure, would there be tangible benefits of taking it out of the National Rail system altogether? The network itself is fairly self-contained, even with hypothetical extensions such as: - Extension of Ormskirk...
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    French & German rail maps

    Hi, does anyone know where I might be able to find comprehensive maps of the French and German rail networks, similar to those on the National Rail website? Cheers.
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    Stoke-on-Trent BRT

    Apparently a few years back First were planning to launch a BRT scheme. I've seen the Wikipedia page but I'm just wondering if anyone knows a bit more about it with regard to route and stops etc. Cheers.
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    UK sleeper trains

    Hi, Recently came across this article from the Independent regarding UK sleeper trains. Aside from the Caledonian and Night Riviera sleepers, does anyone have information about what other sleeper routes operated during the days of British Rail? Cheers.

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