Lancashire holidaymakers and commuters have faced a summer of disruption, with strikes, staff shortages and other issues causing mass delays and cancellations to train services and flights.
The case for a passing loop on the South Fylde rail line was laid out to Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps as he visited Squires Gate Station.
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