John B wrote:
On 22 Feb, 16:28, Martin Edwards wrote:
I believe this is the train which was discussed on That's Life. BR wanted to
get rid of it, but they weren't allowed to, because too many people used it.
So they omitted it from all public timetables for a few years, but carried
on running it. When this caused usage to plummet, they were then allowed to
get rid of it. This would be approx 1980.
Yes that's it exactly. My parents saw the programme. Note that this
was just when Friedmanism was beginning to bite.

Was there any indication given of /why/ BR wanted to get rid of such a
popular service? Or was it just about too popular to shut, but nowhere
near popular enough to make any money...?

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I think it was a bit too complicated. It involved a switch from
electric engine to diesel at Willesden.

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