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« on: April 10, 2024, 20:03:31 »

.....on Channel 5 now....

"Shocking investigation into British railways, which can be slower and more expensive than flying, have had harmful pathogens detected on them and aren't immune to accidents"
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2024, 20:21:13 »

Is this a repeat showing?

Anythony Smith retired from "Passenger Focus Group" (no, Transport Focus) last Christmas....
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2024, 20:22:18 »

.....on Channel 5 now....

"Shocking investigation into "British railways, which can be slower and more expensive than flying, have had harmful pathogens detected on them and aren't immune to accidents"
It’s a bit of a hatchet job with interesting footage of rolling stock, such as BR (British Rail(ways)) liveried HST (High Speed Train) carriages etc.
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2024, 20:23:20 »

Is this a repeat showing?
No it says ‘New:’ on my tv
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