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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson
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I see they have made comparisons with the UK.
Another good comparison might have been when BR tried to close the old Settle to Carlisle line back in 1987, based on the fact that it had become a sparsely used intercity line with all stations except one closed en route. It didn't close, stations along the line were reopened, and it would now be used as a mixture of commuters tourists, walkers (the Pennine Way and the 3 peaks pass close by) and people connecting withe the intercity lines at Leeds and Carlisle. Last time I looked there would have been about 7-8 trains daily, maybe a bit less on a Sunday.