It would appear that Derry’s problems with its rail link for its year as City of Culture may not be unique.
The English city of Hull, which has been chosen to host the second year-long event in 2017, is already experiencing problems staging such a huge event can bring.
There are calls for better transport links to the Humberside city with pressure mounting on the British Government to support the electrification of the Hull to Selby rail line, which would speed up train services in and out of the city.
First Hull Trains has submitted a £94m proposal which could see the electrification of the route by 2017.
The operator says it has secured private finance to upgrade the 35-mile stretch of line between Hull and the Temple Hirst junction near Selby.
It sounds a lot similar to what we in this part of the world experienced – we are still waiting on the completion of the multi-pound upgrade of the rail link between Derry and Coleraine.
So, we wish Hull the best of luck – you may need it!
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