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The Shadow Transport Minister visited Rawtenstall’s East Lancashire Railway this week

Source: Rossendale rail link ‘investment’ backed but timescale ‘tremendously disappointing’ – LancsLive

Lancs Live has this week reported on the situation with regards to the potential of setting up a commuter link between Manchester and Rawtenstall.

Commuting between Manchester and Ramsbottom is something that has been raised in the past by various podcast guests.

There doesn’t appear to be any clear information in the article suggesting which out of the “five different options for a route” is most likely.

I’d be interested to see the plans with regards to how the overhead power cables would be handled should the “train-tram” option on the East Lancs Railway be chosen, I presume there would be enough distance between the lines and the chimneys on the steam trains.

It begs the question, would this potentially open up trams into Ramsbottom? Is this something you’d want to see?

There does seem to be issues with the Bury line from time to time, at least what I noticed online. I wonder if this tram would go via Bury or some other line?

One to keep an eye on for the future, it’s probably no faster to go from Ramsbottom to Rawtenstall to Manchester than the Red Express though.

An email from Roots just dropped into my inbox, not something I was expecting, and now I’m hungry, so thanks for that.

Roots is situated roughly to the South West of Ramsbottom on Bolton Road West. It’s not like a normal restaurant (which sounds bad, but hear me out), it’s based on a set menu and paired with wines should you wish to upgrade your offer. It’s laid back, and only open once a week (unless that’s changed).

If there’s anything you don’t like, be sure to mention it too as they’re accommodating even though it’s a set menu.

It’s probably my favourite place to eat in Ramsbottom, which given all the options we have is quite a tough to pick.

Due to the popularity of Roots, you do need to book early, like a month in advance. Also, make sure you’re on their mailing list, as this will give you a heads up if a cancellation happens, which does from time to time.

It’s being on this mailing list which is why I became aware of their just launched ready meals. Lovely stuff, I love it when a Ramsbottom business branches out.

It looks like there’s an introductory offer on at the moment, here’s a menu/list from the site:

Thanks to audience member John for these additional details:

The meals are delivered Wednesday and Sunday between 6 and 7. Orders by email only week before. Payment by cash or bank transfer only. There is a £10 refundable deposit for the glass trays.

Source: Nowt Fancy – Ready Meals — Roots