marlowe,
Where does it say that I am convinced that only mainline are capable of doing this route? No one, as far as I can tell, has said that. This is what I am talking about when I say you are putting words in our mouths. I, along with others, was trying to say why I think the management made the descision they did. I'm sure they have made a cost analysis of all the options. Anyway, who knows what will happen by the time it is due to start.
As previously said, no one is trying to attack you. You seem to be taking this whole thing as a personal attack against Cityflyer. It's not.
Jsl