The 1950s and 1960s were a challenging time for the railways and the decisions made then are still felt today.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey MP has pressed York’s claims to become the headquarters of Great British Railways, saying the city has “a great opportunity” to host the new public body that will run the rail network.
It might turn into a competition no-one wants to win, but as he leant on the cab of the Pacer train standing at platform seven in Leeds, the Rail Minister was doing his best to sound optimistic.
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