RAILSCOT | EWS Starts running freight to Thurso

EWS Starts running freight to Thurso

Date: 02/02/2002

EWS invests £50,000 in upgrading the Georgemas Junction to Thurso line which it is estimated will lead to the removal of 350,000 truck loads per year.

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EWS Starts running freight to Thurso

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