Copeland Rail Users Group

Newsletter

June 2010

CRUG members receive a full copy of the newsletter.  It’s worth joining CRUG just to get a copy of this excellent publication!

 

Inside the Newsletter:-                                              Page

CRUG Chidren’s and Families Pack?...................................................2

Good News at the Seascale & Bootle Neighbourhood Forum......2

Pott’s Points................................................................................................3

Memorable Journeys.............................................................................3-5

Railways to the Rescue............................................................................6

Groups travelling on the Cumbrian Coastal Line..............................7

Museum Piece............................................................................................8.Quizner Answers...................8
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Some lines from the Chairman

Now that the General Election is over we are likely to hear of swingeing cuts in the public finances, which no doubt will include the train service.  It is fortunate that we have already been told that the funding is in place for several more "Harrington Humps" at stations along the line, including Seascale, see page 2, but we must wait with bated breath to see what else is in store.  Already, although this is not surprising, the additional carriages in service during the post-flood period are being withdrawn when the DfT funding expires towards the end of May, which will mean that overcrowding is likely to return on some trains.As always, CRUG will be monitoring the situation, so if anyone experiences overcrowding, please obtain as much detail, such as numbers, as you can and forward it to me or any Committee Member so that a picture can be built up.
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