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Our teams across Scotland will be working hard over the next three months to keep tracks clear of leaves and debris and keep our customers moving this autumn.
(Permalink) Autumn Leaf train MPV RHTT

Use of cryogenics will see dry ice pellets fired onto the rails causing leaf mulch to crack and break away.
(Permalink) Autumn Dry Ice Leaf train MPV RHTT

Network Rails fleet of 61 leaf-busting trains and 80 leaf-busting teams are being readied to help tackle the annual blight of leaves on the line and keep passengers moving safely and reliably over autumn, as today (1 October) marks the first day of the railways autumn season.
(Permalink) Autumn Leaf train MPV RHTT


Cardross: Back for autumn 2020, not even a global pandemic can stop the 'Leaf Train'!
Beth Crawford 29/09/2020

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