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    Trouse Station Norwich to Hethersett was it [possible?

    Wikipedia has Hethersett as preceding station. as this actual possible as it seems that Trouse is to far down the Ipswich line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trowse_railway_station
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    WW II SRRS UK strategic railway

    Is there a map of the SRRS?
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    Why can't i get an e ticket from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth?

    So it looks like I have to go via Norwich to get to Great Yarmouth. Greater Anglia now says I can not get an e-ticket to Gt. Yarmouth (I can get an e-ticket to Norwich) on my phone, and I have to use a 'smart card', load money on to that, and then buy the ticket on that and then transfer it to...
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    Two ways from Ipswich to Great Yarmouth

    Will Greater Anglia allow me to go to Great Yarmouth via Lowestoft from Ipswich ?
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    HS2 designer blames frequent cost rises on ‘overengineering’ of project

    Most cost rises are due to minsters sticking their ore in tell them to change something which costs millions
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    Ridiculous things shops do

    Thats most of them including Marks and Spencer and Primark
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    If a train goes over something

    if a train goes over something and bangs underneath but the driver's controls doesn't indicate any problem does a driver have to get out and check the train or does he continue
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    Passenger detrainment onto electrically live line, Peckham Rye

    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/report-162018-detrainment-onto-live-track-near-peckham-rye?utm_source=d8b5be86-55fe-454f-9c88-453e1d38059d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate If people can't walk in the dark they should be out in the dark
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    Signalman dismissed for taking break

    How come they are allowed to break health and safety legislation, especially in a safety critical job.
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    Schoolboys left injured after playing near rail line to sue over 'psychological trauma'

    There is an article in one of the newpapers this morning were the driver of a speeding car killed an 8 year old boy, and Eagle Star insurance are suing the mother saying he should have been kept indoors. The judge cucked it out, but Eagle Star are appealing.
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    Breaking News Vehicle and train collide at Trimley St Martin level crossing

    http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/train-and-vehicle-collide-at-suffolk-railway-crossing-1-5554683 A person has suffered potentially serious injuries during a collision between a freight train and a vehicle in Suffolk. more at...
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    Felixstowe branch: a bit of double track at Trimley

    I would argue that we should also be thinking about a light rail link to Ipswich though were it would run when it got to Ipswich might be another problem
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    Felixstowe branch: a bit of double track at Trimley

    A fair bit of commuter traffic including a bit to London on the early train (only 100 min to Liverpool st).
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    Any news on proposals to build an alternative route between Exeter & Plymouth?

    https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/plans-confirmed-extend-dawlish-line-1583106 The expensive way where a reef would remove the power of the waves, and the local fish would love it
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    Felixstowe branch: a bit of double track at Trimley

    For those interest there are some pictures on the Trimley facebook page showing the workings for the new passing “loop” near Trimley. Does anyone know when the track laying machine is booked for here? More at...

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