OPERATIONAL NOTICE

Friday 2 Apr 2004

OPERATIONAL NOTICE

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Yesterday – Gwyneth Dunwoody, MP for Crewe & Nantwich and Chairman of the Commons Transport Select Committee called for Network Rail to be scrapped. Today (2 April) – Mrs Dunwoody will launch a new British Transport Police high-tech surveillance vehicle, the only one of its kind in the UK – paid for by Network Rail. Venue – Manchester Piccadilly station approach road. Time – 1045 for 1100 You are invited to send representatives to cover the launch.

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