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From: "Roy Stockdill" <>
Subject: Re: YORKSGEN-D Digest V05 #428
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:18:47 +0000
In-Reply-To: <42F56728.9070802@telus.net>


> From: Norm Ellison <>

> If travelling to Yorkshire from abroad and you can arrange to land at
> Manchester Airport, it is
> very convenient for rail travellers as the Rail Station and Airport are
> combined. When purchasing Rail
> tickets, I would recommend that you reserve your seat (at no cost) or
> you might find yourself standing
> for a good part of your journey.>

I've done the train trip from Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria to
Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford or Leeds many times and never yet had
to stand, though that may because I travel outside the rush hour.

The only inconvenience is when the train stops at the
Lancashire-Yorkshire border and the customs and immigration people
come on board. Being Yorkshire officers, they are particularly tough
on any Lancastrians, naturally, but if you're Yorkshire or an
overseas visitor you're OK ! <v.b.g.>

Roy Stockdill
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