First To Install Laminated Glass In All Trains

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First To Install Laminated Glass In All Trains

« on: October 30, 2007, 16:57:20 »

First is to fit laminated windows - currently only being installed in high speed trains - to every train it runs , costing ^8m (link below.)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7069133.stm


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Re: First To Install Laminated Glass In All Trains

« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2007, 17:02:20 »

"First to turn countryside yellow"


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