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Heritage sector must help save use of coal in face of ‘green’ legislation

A NEW report from a parliamentary group has called on the heritage sector to help secure the future of coal.

The report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail, titled ‘Steaming Ahead?’, identifies concerns about the future availability of coal, drawing heavily on evidence and input from members of the Heritage Railway Association (HRA).

The report offers a six-point plan for steps towards maintaining continuity

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