Originally Posted by
davidjpowell
To my mind they could extend the Leeds slow train to terminate at a new Robin Hood Branch.. Would be a good way of connecting..
The Leeds branch is electrified and uses electric trains; the Finningley route isn't. The trains would have to cross the East Coast Main Line in Doncaster station, which is approaching capacity. The latter problem also militates against possible diesel services from Sheffield, which would also require a reversal.