This is a a copy of a Guardian article by A.C. Layhe, Chief Planning Officer BR Eastern Region, dated 29th October 1976.
It sets out the dilemma faced by British Rail and the National Coal Board and the reasons why the line and mine were incompatible. It also stresses the measures taken to minimise disturbances 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 if interested.