Considering the Arriva Northern franchise announcement , is there still a role for the Guard in a conventional sense ? I can see Skipton, Leeds and Doncaster depots suffering on the east in terms of the Guard grade and Liverpool , Piccadilly , Wigan and Blackpool on the west. I've heard that the Dft are prepared to try and "tough" out any strikes that may arise from threatened job losses or role changes. It's going to be a difficult few month's and years for the staff and passengers I fear.
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