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IARNROD EIREANN / IRISH RAIL

■ TRAFFIC AND TRACTION: On June 26 GM No. 075 was in charge of a Belview to Portlaoise PW yard train of imported rail. The load was heavier than normal because all of the new rail at Belview had to be removed. This was necessary as the line between Waterford and Belview is planned to be closed temporarily to facilitate redevelopment in the Waterford station

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