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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour Manchester to Whitby train trip

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 17:32 · Archive

Andy Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train.

Andy Burnham has been challenged to make an 11-hour train journey from Manchester to Whitby and back. Councillors have issued the challenge in protest at what they describe as inadequate public transport connections between the two locations.

The challenge appears to reflect frustration among local representatives about rail services in the region. No details are given about whether Burnham has responded to the challenge or what action the councillors are seeking.

Burnham challenged to make 11-hour Manchester to Whitby train trip
Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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