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Friday Reads – 22 November 2024

On 22 November 2024 By Long Branch Mike In Cable Car, Friday Reads, Funiculars, GWR, Parking
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The Curious Case of Platform 14 at Paddington

On 23 October 2024 By Pedantic of Purley In Focus, GWR, Long reads, Network Rail, Stations

If you go to Paddington main line station and follow the signs to platform 14 you eventually end up at short curved platform located almost at the far end of the station. All of Paddington’s …

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Monday’s Friday Reads – 12 February 2024

On 12 February 2024 By Heliomass In Friday Reads, GWR, New York, Technology, Tunnels

• Former District line train to start GWR battery-train trials (IanVisits) • Vienna plans orbital S-Bahn lines (Rail Journal) • Construction to start in March on next phase of Second Avenue Subway (amNewYork) • How …

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The Great Western Main Line to Reading in the era of Crossrail

On 17 April 2023 By Pedantic of Purley In Crossrail, GWR, Long reads

Much has been written about the Crossrail project and the benefits of the Elizabeth line. Nearly everything written about its benefits looks at the benefits to users of the Elizabeth line. But often transport projects …

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