The only floating train line (in the UK) under the Sun

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The only floating train line (in the UK) under the Sun

« on: Yesterday at 20:05:29 »

The Sun says

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The Island Line is the UK^▸ 's only floating train line

Isn't the line over Chat Moss somewhat more floating than Ryde Pier which, my understanding, is firmly standing on the seabed. Now - if you want a real floating train line try going to Sicily


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Re: The only floating train line (in the UK) under the Sun

« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 22:01:49 »

Not even original nonsense - "borrowed" from Metro which had this originally in March (but reissued just before the Sun's one on 17th May):

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The UK^▸ ’s ‘much needed’ only floating train line reopens after eight months

An island known for its beaches has just reopened the UK’s only floating railway station.


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