RAILSCOT | Leaf-busting machines ready to tackle autumn season on the railway [Network Rail Media Centre]

Leaf-busting machines ready to tackle autumn season on the railway [Network Rail Media Centre]

Date: 01/10/2020

Network Rails fleet of 61 leaf-busting trains and 80 leaf-busting teams are being readied to help tackle the annual blight of leaves on the line and keep passengers moving safely and reliably over autumn, as today (1 October) marks the first day of the railways autumn season.

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Leaf-busting machines ready to tackle autumn season on the railway [Network Rail Media Centre]

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