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An early start for the ‘most intensive’ year at Llangollen

LLANGOLLEN Railway staff and volunteers had cause for celebration on February 19 when the line’s Class 104/108 and Class 109 DMUs operated the first trains of the 2022 season.

Following the two named storms of Dudley and Eunice, much of the Welsh main line network remained at a standstill. However, an early-morning inspection of the line between Llangollen and Carrog found no issues

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