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Updated 11th February 2023

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 A Class 197 on test
 One of the controversial TfW Class 197s on test      Photo:- Wikiampyx/Wikipedia



NEWSLETTER

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Unsuitable New Trains
Commitee member, Thomas Wheeler has been in correspondence with Lee Waters, M.S. of Welsh Government regarding the poor quality of design for the Class 197 Units being built for service on the Cambrian. Read what he says here.



Future Traction Policy for the Cambrian
Our contributor, Gareth Marston has written a paper examining the possibilites for various forms of traction on the Cambrian in the light of Climate Change and makes the case for electrification. After all, electrified secondary routes are quite common in Europe. Download a copy of the full text here.



Railfreight for the Cambrian?
Our commitee member, Angus Eickhoff produced a short paper examining the case for bringing back freight services to the Cambrian. Download a copy of the full text here.
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MINUTES OF MEETINGS FROM JUNE 2022

We were able to resume face to face meetings in June 2022.
Shown in reverse order. Most recent at top.

MINUTES OF MEETINGS (From December 2018)

Minutes of Meetings 2020.

 Minutes of Meetings 2019.

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