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History sometimes causes an about turn. When the WR took over SR lines in the west, Exeter Central was renamed Exeter General, in line with many other 'Generals' in the WR of the 60's. Later the WR decided to drop all the Generals but, as Exeter had 2 main stations, it had to revert to Central.
Soutrhampton lost its Central after the end of steam but it was later reinstated, because of passenger confusion over Airport Parkway, due to that being the first Southampton station from London.
Falkirk Grahamston to become Falkirk Central
STV reporting this morning that Falkirk has received government funding for 11 major infrastructure projects and hidden away in the story is the following, Multi-million pound Falkirk Growth Deal set to be signed - STV News The £21m transport hub at Falkirk Grahamston – which will be renamed...
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History sometimes causes an about turn. When the WR took over SR lines in the west, Exeter Central was renamed Exeter General, in line with many other 'Generals' in the WR of the 60's. Later the WR decided to drop all the Generals but, as Exeter had 2 main stations, it had to revert to Central.
Soutrhampton lost its Central after the end of steam but it was later reinstated, because of passenger confusion over Airport Parkway, due to that being the first Southampton station from London.
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