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‘802’ maintenance deal extended

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Most work to take place at Plymouth Laira

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Midweek works planned for ECML

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Trial response due to changes in passenger demand

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TfL consults on Travelcard withdrawal

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Daily cards could be withdrawn

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TPE heading to Operator of Last Resort

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No National Rail Contract for FirstGroup on troubled operation

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TPE marks Eurovision with special train

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Merseyrail to run extra services

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GWR launches the ‘Flying Carolean’

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Coronation marked with special train naming

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TfW signs GCRE deal

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Storage and training facilities could be used

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‘313’ farewell tours raises funds for charity

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Veteran trains exit service on 20 May

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Emergency training facility uses redundant Mk 4s

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Wider industry invited to use site

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GA ‘321’ tour raises £22k

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Units to be replaced by ‘720s’

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