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Modern Railways August 2020

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Tales from a lost civilisation

Ian Walmsley

Those who fail to learn from the past are condemned to repeat it...

Ian Walmsley
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Great Western: Dawlish defences move forward

PHILIP SHERRATT

WITH THE FIRST PHASE OF COASTAL RESILIENCE WORK NEARLY COMPLETE...

PHILIP SHERRATT
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Alan Williams: Our pundit in the North

ALAN WILLIAMS

When the virus struck and rail ridership fell through the floor...

ALAN WILLIAMS
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HS2: Setting the high-speed standard

PHILIP SHERRATT

Modern Railways Editor Philip Sherratt outlines the high-speed pedigree...

PHILIP SHERRATT
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Great Western: Simulation at Steventon

GARRY KEENOR

GARRY KEENOR, GROUP ENGINEER, ELECTRIFICATION FOR ATKINS EXPLAINS...

GARRY KEENOR

‘Informed Sources’ Laws 2020

ROGER FORD

Here’s your handy guide, plus some background...

ROGER FORD

Take back the railway

Managers throughout the industry are currently only too keen...

Europe View: August 2020

Keith Fender

EUROSTAR DROPS MARSEILLE SERVICE UNTIL 2022...

Keith Fender
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WONDERFUL WORLD

Ian Walmsley

I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and...

Ian Walmsley

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