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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katrine Bussey

West Coast Mainline to open again after emergency repairs completed

Engineers have completed “significant repairs” on a stretch of the main west coast rail line between Scotland and England after damage caused by flooding forced its closure.

Network Rail said the affected section of the West Coast Mainline would be open again on Friday January 6 – when travellers are being urged only to take the train if their journey is essential, as strikes by the RMT union will impact services.

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