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    HS2 construction updates

    The passive provisions for the Heathrow spur didn't go into the final design, per this FOI request. Accordingly, the already completed Tilehouse Lane overbridge isn't as wide as shown and the Eastern valley provision has been replaced with the Copthall Tunnel design.
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    HS2 construction updates

    A new drone video of the Calvert area has been uploaded by "The Boy" on YouTube today. You can clearly see that aforementioned spur has been started by the HS2 construction team, but also the EWR overbridge is almost ready for lifting.
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    Class 230 units training/introduction on the Borderlands line: updates

    Local news report with photo: https://www.wrexham.com/news/delays-after-train-fire-in-wrexham-as-new-hybrid-230-class-breaks-down-206393.html Seems to have been in the loop at Croes Newydd.
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    Wrexham General

    I live in the area and saw it pop up on the planning applications list last year. This floorplan should hopefully explain it - they're essentially opening up all the bricked up windows and doors that had been storage/other to make a bigger waiting room. The whole station should also see a...
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    Transport For Wales Livery

    Further CGI of the proposed 230 livery in the downloads on the right side of this article: https://news.tfwrail.wales/news/new-trains-will-be-a-boost-for-north-wales-rail-passengers-ken-skates These latest ones actually seem to indicate a slightly different design too, below the lights.
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    Should the Wales and Borders franchise be branded differently e.g. 'Wales & Borders'?

    Can confirm the permanent Wrexham General signs are in. No sub-brand - just the T. - Here's the tweet.
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    Keolis/Amey to take over Wales and Borders

    Just drove past Wrexham General. Looks like the rebranding hasn't occurred at all. Early candidate for a deep clean and full sign replacement?

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