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Eurostar hits fallen tree on tracks
9:53am Wednesday 12th September 2001
EUROSTAR passengers escaped injury when a Brussels-bound train hit a tree which had fallen across the track.
About 60 people were aboard the early morning train from Waterloo, when the incident happened near Chelsfield. It is not known how quickly it was travelling but a Eurostar spokesman said it was nowhere near the 80mph limit on the stretch.
He added: “Our driver saw the danger and performed an emergency stop. Thankfully no-one was injured but it would have been an alarming experience.”
Railtrack worked for an hour to clear the line.
The damaged train was taken out of service.
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Appeal for memories from works' office
A HISTORIAN is hoping the public can offer more information about the Swindon railway works for his latest book.
Family born into a life of slavery
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott was faced with an emotional dilemma in a recent episode of the genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? Having traced one line of his ancestry to great-great-great grandmother, Catherine Smith, born into slavery in 1831, he then discovered a shocking piece of evidence. A different branch of his family tree led to great-great-grandfather James Gordon Harriott, white man and slave owner.
Exhibits give us a glimpse of glories
In my previous article I mentioned that a pageant took place in 1925 to celebrate 100 years of the railway. The GWR had to mock up the North Star to show off its history. However, after the pageant there was much talk about saving some locos for future generations to enjoy.
Pupils old and new get ready to party
PARTY time looms at Lawn Primary School this week, as preparations are made to mark the venue’s 50th birthday.
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