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« on: July 01, 2018, 19:26:29 »
A large fire has broken out at Castle Cary, Involving a tyre factory or related facility.
Thick black smoke and explosions are reported.

No word of any impact on rail services, presumably this might depend on the wind direction.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2018, 19:45:54 »
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-somerset-44675824/crews-tackle-large-fire-at-tyre-factory-in-castle-cary
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2018, 20:08:52 »
The effect should be minimal. The Weymouth line runs about half a mile to the west, with the main line another few hundred yards further west.
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