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Yes indeed it is a kind gift and will be great for Rheidol Railway.:tu:

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Tube lines could be sponsored to freeze fares, say Tories.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-22745677

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Is there anything they won't monetise? You can be sure it won't be the passengers getting the most of any deals like this

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The Hammersmith and City Line, brought to you by Cadburys? Or the Pepsi Max Northern Line? Sounds hilarious. But if it freezes fares, why not?

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Does one get a free bar or can when one purchases their ticket.:D

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As mentioned previously in this thread, Kenilworth plans are given the go ahead this afternoon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-22750955

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That's excellent news.

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National Railway Museum under threat from funding cuts.

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/1046..._funding_cuts/

Whatever we do we must keep this national treasure even if we all have to pay a admission fee of some sort.

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Fears raised over meeting Thameslink deadline.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22771239

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l went out dinnertime with my partner and my brother to see the Union of South Africa and she looked absolutely magnificent arriving at Plymouth train station before she makes her way to Par.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Cl...f_South_Africa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM6b_MQaz94

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Agree it has to be saved, but they really should stop pouring endless amounts of money into trying to get Flying Scotsman running again, other loco's in the collection are in a right state some have suggested they pass them on to some of the preserved lines where they'll get the care and attention they desperately need.

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I'm sure she was steaming up at Crewe heritage Centre the other morning as I went past. Tornado was there too looking resplendent

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Network Rail told by regulator to cut costs by £2bn.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22866696

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Directors bonuses might be a good starting place

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...ond-bonus.html

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Yes l echo the same sentiment but alas l cannot see them giving it up.

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DFT confirms Thameslink rolling stock order.

http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/s...ock-order.html

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Some encouraging news! :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22948171