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Originally posted by Razmataz
Well up here in good ol' Manchester. It's rare we're in the extremes of needing to stand/wait around for the public transport.
The Tram [Metrolink] Is undergoing a multi million make over, and the bus replacements are coping rather well I must admit.
Local train services are the only ones that seem to get packed.
Or some peak trains from Manchester To London Euston.
The buses run very efficiently and mostly on time.
Most Journies are every 8-10 mins. With extra services put in between 7-9am and 3-7pm.
Manchester has it sorted...but I believe the Congestion charge is needed up here.
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I know that Manchester Piccadilly station at about 5:30pm going towards Preston can be a very busy affair, I know that, as I have been left standing and usually with bags of shopping in my hand.
The Tram [Metrolink] is quite good, but at times, it will be busy, but mostly, it is okay. Once again, I have been on there.
Croydon is even better, (in my opinion)
But I have been left standing, once or twice..
Buses are quite frequent, when I have got on one, I have always got a seat.
and I agree Razmataz, congestion charging will happen, but many will disagree, but I hate driving to Piccadilly, especially after the redesigning, after the Manchester bombing.
The one-way systems are a nightmare and when I try to get to the Arndale Centre Car Park, I really struggle finding it..
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