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North Wales prepares for a new kind of pedal power

Technology

Rik Thomas
04 November 2011
Five velorail units could be in service in North Wales next summer
Five velorail units could be in service in North Wales next summer

 

What could be the first ‘velorail’ pedal-powered vehicle to be used on the UK rail network has been delivered to Antur Stiniog, a community group set up to promote and develop the Ffestiniog area of North Wales as an important centre for outdoor activities. The five-seater, French built vehicle will be used for trials on the hitherto abandoned rail line between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Trawsfynydd, once Antur Stiniog has concluded track leasing negotiations with Network Rail, which...

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