This is a a copy of a Guardian articlel by A.C. Layhe – Chief Planning Officer BR Eastern Region -dated Oct 29th 1976.
It sets out the dilemma faced by BR and the NCB and the reasons why the line and mine were incompatible. It also stresses the measures taken to minimise disturbance to people living near the proposed diversion.
The article is available through Proquest Historical Newspapers but we have a copy that can be inspected. Contact us.