RAILSCOT | Surfers call on GWR to review board-on-trains ban [BBC News]

Surfers call on GWR to review board-on-trains ban [BBC News]

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GWR imposed the ban after its new trains were redesigned to allow for more seating.

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GWR imposed the ban after its new trains were redesigned to allow for more seating.

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Surfers call on GWR to review board-on-trains ban [BBC News]

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