My train north from Birmingham to Carlisle arrives at New Street in the form of its eponym 390132 'City of Birmingham'. This was supposed to have been the 9S47 07.43 service from Euston. However, due to a fatality on the line at Leighton Buzzard, the service originated from Coventry as the 08.43 departure. I had a very fuss-free journey to the border city courtesy of Mr. Branson.
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