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Historic UK Railway Revival Realizes Brunel’s Vision After 161 Years

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A stretch of railway in Somerset, originally conceived by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and left unfinished due to economic constraints, is now being constructed 161 years after its initial plan. This remarkable effort is part of Project South Chord, led by dedicated volunteers at Yeovil Railway Centre, aiming to restore a segment of the Great Western Railway (GWR) that was never laid. The team is actively extending the track and preparing to open a new terminus station named Clifton Maybank Junction, enhancing the heritage line’s appeal.