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Give us a completion date
Whilst I accept work has to take place at the National Railway Museum, we visited over a year ago and complained about the long walk.
I’m fit but still think it’s too far, especially as the walk is in advance of walking around the museum.
The road train only operated a limited service during selective dates. The walk from the station remains unacceptable.
My comment then and awaits answer: ‘give us a completion date’.
By date, I mean actual as in well-managed project, not a season or month.
I certainly don’t intend to visit again until then.
Ian IngsMuirfield DriveWakefield__
Years of disruption are affecting local residents
I was interested to read the National Railway Museum’s response to the temporary inconvenience caused to visitors.
As I understand it, from other reports, the completion of this project is projected to be 2029.
Perhaps they could define ‘temporary’ to me?
Also, if the works proceed as well as the train station development (or whatever romantic title it’s been assigned) can the word ‘temporary’ run into 2031?
However, my gripe is that the NRM seems to be only interested in the welfare of visitors (I daren’t say tourists!).
Living on Leeman Road, and being a pedestrian, and not particularly sprightly, the walk into town has now become prohibitive.
I’m sure I’m not the only person in my area that feels excluded and isolated.
Ivan WoottonPhoenix BoulevardYork___
The long walk is an utter disgrace
Present arrangements are an utter disgrace for older/disabled visitors.
I normally visit four times a year from Morecambe. Last visited October 25, sadly my last time.
Was exhausted after long walk so was unable to enjoy what turned out to be only a brief visit.
Complained to helpful staff member who explained the problem resulted from York Council decisions.
Explained about blue badge use but was advised it was unlikely that I would find a space.
I would always walk from Railway Station Park & Ride stop, but cannot do this now.
Concerned old railway enthusiast.
Thomas Geoffrey ShinglerMount AveMorecambe
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