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  • The Railway Magazine

    Irish News Track Record

    Aug 03, 2020 3 minutes
    COMPILED BY GARY BOYD-HOPE

    Downpatrick line launches appeal as doors stay shut for rest of 2020

    THE Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) has launched an urgent appeal for donations after accepting the likelihood it will not be able to run any trains this year.

    The Back on Track Appeal will help negate the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on DCDR operations and restoration work since lockdown began.

    The railway says it has just under £40,000 of bills to pay this year just to keep

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