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Features: Managing expectations with new franchises - Robin Sisson takes a look at the proposed service patterns contained in the new Cross-country, East and West Midlands franchises. The Class 442 EMU story - In the wake of the news that South West Trains are shortly to dispense with the Class 442 EMUs, Nick Lawford looks back over the lives of these popular units. The 2006-07 winter timetable - Our regular National Rail Timetable review. By Mike Stone. Regulars: Train of thought News - Including: Virgin pledges more seats on West Coast, Eurostar to St. Pancras from 14 November 2007. DfT to fund Leeds-Nottingham service. Network Rail admits Ladbroke Grove errors. Irish News Light Rail News - Including: DLR Stratford International extension approved, financial trouble-for Nexus, new operator for Metrolink. Mail train Just the Ticket Portfolio Rolling Stock News - Including: New DRS 66s in service, 43300 unveiled for GNER, refurbished 155 and 321/9 unveiled for Northern. Stock Changes Heritage News Special Traffic Notice Railtours Diary Reviews Grumpy Old Man - Peter Fox shares his thoughts. Front cover: 37410 leaves Severn Tunnel Junction on 4 November with 2Z53 10.58 Gloucester-Cardiff loco-hauled additional for the Wales Vs Australia rugby match. 37406 was on the rear.
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