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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Piggybacking on Plymothian's guess, Edinburgh Park? Edin might be pronounced similar to Eden, burghs (towns) are found almost everywhere, and parks are generally quite manicured and not very wild.
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Yardley Wood?
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Salford Crescent is correct. From the first clue: "I think I heard Ra" - Sal is pronounced Sol, Sol is the name of the sun or Ra (the sun god) = SAL "drift in South Africa" - Drift is a synonym for a ford in South African English = FORD "before meeting" - Salford comes before... "Selene in...
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    As no one has responded, I'll add a second cryptic clue for the same station as above. These Islamic icons have separated. One of them is a little off and is now attached to an Escort.
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    I think I heard Ra drift in South Africa before meeting Selene in shadow.
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Kirkdale (Merseyrail)
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    Network Rail Recommends 80% of the network should be electrified by 2050

    The U.K. consumes 15-20% less electricity now than it did in 2005 due to massive increases in efficiencies across homes and industry. There is a new nuclear plant coming online around 2025/2027 (years behind schedule and massively over budget) and there are massive investments in new, more...
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Norbury? Nor as in "and not" and bury sounding like brie, the French cheese? Not sure where the German comes in so I imagine I'm wrong.
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Aye. Your turn.
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    Cryptic clues = station name

    Marina is definitely a Capricorn rather than a Cancer
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Ystrad Rhonnda
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    Settlement Association

    LINCOLN, the historic cathedral city, ultimately gave its name to the fictional Lincoln International Airport from Airplane! "Don't call me Shirley," is part of one of the best jokes in the movie. Surely, you've heard it?
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Old Roan (Merseyrail)
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Poyntzpass (NI Railways)
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    Alphabet Stations Challenge

    Bootle New Strand (Merseyrail)

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