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'Crossed lines: Untangling Britain's rail networks', from The Independent	Chris from Nailsea	2	1833	July 11, 2009, 23:02:16 by 6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01
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campaign to re instate sacked railway guard garry hunt	dog box	5	2822	July 08, 2009, 02:07:06 by 6 OF 2 redundant adjunct of unimatrix 01
"^30bn shortfall threatens rail and road plans" - Guardian Article	Lee	3	2824	July 02, 2009, 19:52:49 by Lee
Just as you thought you'd seen it all.... « 1 2 »	Phil	15	7192	June 30, 2009, 22:36:57 by Super Guard
....and let them eat cake !	moonrakerz	6	2897	June 29, 2009, 08:37:24 by moonrakerz
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Network Rail Electrification Strategy	Lee	13	5835	May 23, 2009, 18:11:26 by Electric train
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