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Regulars: Train of thought News - All change at the DfT after Election, Eurotunnel buys GBRf, full East London Line service starts. Irish News Light Rail News - Nottingham extension bids submitted, Blackpool and Manchester track work updates, first tram arrives in Edinburgh. Just the Ticket Portfolio Mail train Rolling Stock News - Class 172 introduction delayed, Lymington slam-door farewell. Stock Changes Heritage News Special Traffic Notice Railtours Diary Reviews Grumpy Old Man - Peter Fox shares his thoughts. Features: Grand Central expands services - Robert Pritchard and Alan Yearsley report on the launch of Grand Central's Bradford route. Community Railways: the Mid Cheshire Line - Dr Paul Salveson takes us on a tour of one of the North of England's hidden gems. Summer 2010 loco-hauled services - Our annual guide to the remaining loco- hauled and HST-operated services in the summer 2010 timetable. Focus on Nottingham - Paul Abell takes a look at this important East Midlands station, its history and architecture, and finds out what is on offer for the modern day enthusiast here. Class 87s in Bulgaria - Chris Bailey and Robert Pritchard catch up with these once familiar West Coast Main Line workhorses now exported to Bulgaria. Front cover: Grand Central's new West Riding service commenced on 23 May. The second train on the first day, the 12.08 Bradford Interchange-King's Cross, passes Horbury cutting in the form of 180 107
