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Seems that the future track bed to Pierhead Street hasn't had a temporary surface built, assume it's not that difficult to remove to lay the tracks. Does anyone know if the plans for the extension...
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So are First Group admitting their price gouging on their south Wales to Paddington services by launching a low fare alternative? :lol:
Interesting article on Wales Online by Prof. Mark Barry, who originally proposed the Metro project. He rightly asserts that leaving the Coryton & City lines at 2tph is not going to entice people out of their cars. Frustratingly, a passing loop and extra platform at Rhiwbina were de-scoped from...
Hello,
With plans to re-open the Cardiff to Llantrisant line I've been looking online for info on the former alignment. I can't seem to find very much, does anyone have any good links or recommendations?
Thanks
http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2015/06/19-bombardier-wins-contract-to-build.html
Thought this might happen! TfL only use Bombardier it seems. No mention of what train it will be, guess Aventra.
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