Don't want to be a party pooper but if Southend can't make a go of it to other domestic destinations like Edinburgh what chance has it to Carlisle with a population of just 70,000. If you look at a map of its surrounding area there is nothing there. How many people is there around Carlisle that want a day out in Southend? An hourly train service to London will still be the choice for most people.
Last edited by LTNman; 27th Nov 2015 at 17:54.