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    North Wales & North West England Infrastructure

    It’s in the down direction but the units take an age accelerating to 90 heading north once passed Rosset Jnc anyway. Max I’ve witnessed was 77mph before braking for the 60 section. I doubt they’d actually even hit 90 before braking for Saltney Jnc even if it was relaid! The up is good for a...
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    All Arriva Trains Wales 175s taken out of service (28/02)

    5T01 departed Chester at 12:06 running South & stopping frequently doing checks.
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    Wrexham redouble

    Just an update: 90 mph running has commenced over a short section between Gobowen & Shrewsbury.
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    Wrexham redouble

    The Cambrian still has Bullhead with 80mph speeds.
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    Wrexham redouble

    Very soon, work has been ongoing on midweek nights.
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    Wrexham redouble

    You do realise it wasn't NR who delivered the project but a joint venture between two contractors? Yes NR hold the purse strings but to say preservation societies could have delivered it within the same timescales and had change afterwards clearly shows your level of insider knowledge on such...
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    Barmouth Bridge on Fire (04/10)

    Check "We Love Barmouth Beach" Facebook Page for videos of the units on low loaders coming through the town!
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    Barmouth Bridge on Fire (04/10)

    It won't be open for Monday, Gareth is correct regarding the timber. It could take weeks to arrive!
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    Barmouth Bridge on Fire (04/10)

    Line closed until Monday 10th October... At least!
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    Wrexham redouble

    Hahaha brilliant
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    Wrexham redouble

    "The delays have been incredibly frustrating for passengers who travel between Wrexham and Chester"... Really?
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    Wrexham redouble

    It already is 90 on that route, it's to do with asset renewal works.
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    Wrexham redouble

    I hear they've come up with a solution for the single track bridge to re-double the remaining section. :oops::wink:
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    Wrexham redouble

    Should be ready for June 2017 :D
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    Wrexham redouble

    Newport to Shrewsbury put back at least 5 years last time i heard! --- old post above --- --- new post below --- The linespeed improvements between Gobowen & Shrewsbury is still on, just a few things need ironing out :oops:
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    Wrexham redouble

    http://www.networkrail.co.uk/long-term-planning-process/welsh-route-study/
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    Wrexham redouble

    Yes the footbridge is rumoured to be off to a heritage railway not too far away :D
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    Wrexham redouble

    Apparently the old bridge is rumoured to be off elsewhere???
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    Wrexham redouble

    How many beans are in a tin would be easier to answer...
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    Wrexham redouble

    Gets windy on top of that embankment at Hencott :D

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