[hairyhandedfool]

People who have to change at Victoria for Piccadilly/Salford cres. to get to Blackpool have been asking for this for a few years as it is a popular holiday destination. Obviously FTPE weren't going to do it but as Northern already ran a Blackpool service it makes some sense. It also eases congestion at Ordsall Lane junction (where the Chat Moss line crosses the Cresent/Piccadilly line), although I doubt another service will take its place, despite the fact the Chat Moss Line needs it.