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Heritage lines reopen in time for summer peak

THE wait is over!

After five worrying months of inactivity, a number of Britain’s preserved railways and railway museums have reopened following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

The first crop of lines welcomed passengers during early July (see p56), with more following later in the month, and the majority of others expected to open up during this month.

Several railways, however, have made the decision not to reopen

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