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Last Updated: Monday, 22 November, 2004, 14:00 GMT
Review of rural rail services

We looked at the question of how to increase the usage of rural railways while reducing costs.

It's a tough one that but the Transport Secretary Alistair Darling says that all you need is "a bit of imagination".

As it launches a review of rural rail services, the government's idea is to designate 56 lines as Community Rail Lines.

Adrian talked to George Watson, Vice Chairman of Wyvern Rail, which runs Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

As this is already a Community Rail Line, Adrian asked him how his model works.

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Other stories in today's programme

Simon took a look at why so many people still need persuading to switch energy suppliers and what the government's trying to do about it.

In the markets, Adam Shaw looked at the impact on confidence after the head of the US Central bank, Alan Greenspan, talked about the big problems with the US trade and budget deficits.

Rob went to see an entrepreneurial business woman who specialises in fashionable flip flops.



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George Watson of Wyvern Rail, says:
"It's all about the local community..."



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