RAILSCOT | WCML closures 2 to 6 October [Railscot]

WCML closures 2 to 6 October [Railscot]

Date: 06/10/1999

The West Coast Main Line will be closed for bridge renewal at Float, Lamington and Beattock.

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20/09/2019	Competition watchdog probes West Coast Rail franchise award [Scotsman]
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WCML closures 2 to 6 October [Railscot]

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