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Students help boost rail travel in Devon and Cornwall

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Aiza

A team of students has been named Volunteer Group of the Year for their efforts to help improve the passenger experience at First Great Western stations in Devon and Cornwall. First Group’s Chief Executive, Sir Moir Lockhead and First Great … Continue reading →

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Swanage to Dorset Rail Line Re-opens 33 years on

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Jane

Since 1975 more than 4,000 people have helped rebuild the seven-mile line from Wareham to Swanage in Dorset, which took British Rail just seven weeks to remove. They scavenged scraps to restore the track, rebuilt two dilapidated stations and constructed … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Branch line

Students help boost rail travel in Devon and Cornwall

Swanage to Dorset Rail Line Re-opens 33 years on

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