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EbbwJunction1

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Between 1955 and 1971, at least one camping coach was positioned at Seascale by the London Midland Region. During a similar period (1954 to 1964) Glan Conwy station also had one.
 

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According to ORR statistics, in the 2019-20 year there were 10 entries & exits at Kilgetty by season ticket holders (which suggests one weekly season ticket was sold during the year).

A similar low level of usage by regular commuters was recorded in the same year at Great Ayton.
 

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Crystal Palace also saw introduction of third-rail electric trains in 1928.

Chipstead was newly electrified. Crystal Palace was already electrified on the LBSCR's overhead AC system; 1928 was the date of conversion to 3rd rail DC.
 

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Chester was one of the two main line stations in England where two different trains bound for London could be seen departing in opposite directions. The other one was/is Exeter St Davids.
 

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Reading station was formerly known as 'Reading General' in the style of its builders, the Great Western Railway. Cardiff Central was also once known as 'Cardiff General'.
 

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When the Great Western Main Line electrification was originally announced, the scheme was intended to extend from the London area to a number of important destinations.

Subsequent cost-related cutbacks to the project meant several key stations have, so far, missed out on going 'under the wires'. Amongst these are Bristol T.M. and Oxford.
 

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