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A leaf-removal train has been named Ctrl Alt Deleaf after a public vote. Network Rail said the train is part of its fleet of “leaf-busters” which blast leaf mulch off rails. Britain’s railway network ...

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Rail historian Tim Dunn unveiled the winning name for the specialist track-cleaning train [Network Rail] There are four words guaranteed to cause despair and derision among commuters waiting on a ...

There are four words guaranteed to cause despair and derision among commuters waiting on a railway platform: "leaves on the line". They are known for causing significant annual delays and prompt ...

A leaf-removal train hailed as an important part of Network Rail’s fleet has been named Ctrl Alt Deleaf after a public vote. Designed to blast leaf mulch from tracks, the specialised vehicle will ...

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