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    ‘Jacobite’ and Saphos Trains plan to run with steam in July

    Jul 10, 2020 4 minutes
    By Cedric Johns
    KALLUM BUCKLEY

    BOTH West Coast Railways (WCR) and Saphos Trains have announced their intention to resume steam-hauled tours on Wednesday, July 15.

    However, social distancing and the need to wear face masks when travelling on all passenger trains remain key challenges for rail tour operators and promoters until the Government relaxes its current mandatory restrictions on public transport.

    Given the Scottish Government was mindful to lift restrictions on the tourist industry in Scotland – and would confirm it on July 9 – WCR was preparing to restart ‘Jacobite’operations from Fort William and Mallaig, initially with the morning train only. However, ticket demand was such that both morning and

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