Efficient Rail Service Is Derailed Yet Again
The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester–London passenger service, reversing a broader efficiency plan for a nationwide service pilot that was introduced earlier. This reversal was lamented by Dr David Webster from Crewe, who described the decision as a loss of an efficient rail service due to human interference.
A report from 4 December highlighted how the 7am service was saved from cancellation, marking a significant shift in plans for national rail efficiency.
In other related notes, Nicola Chester’s Country Diary reflected on incidents including dogs’ greetings causing injuries and hot tea delaying administration of anaesthetic.
Additionally, unrelated events reported around the same time include an apple crumble thrown at the Tower of London crown jewels display, noted on 6 December. Meanwhile, Peter Dewar from Bromley has suggested awarding the FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump as a boost to rugby union, and David Kirkpatrick from Odiham pointed out an inaptly named building in Alabama known as the ‘Mobile Library.’
