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- 1969-1988 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 small box, 4 folders and 2 vols.
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Administrative history
The Welsh Railways Action Group was formed in December 1971 by representatives of several rail organisations in Wales including the Cambrian Coast Line Action Group and the West Wales Railway Action Committee. It brought together interested organisations to campaign for better railway services in Wales, stimulate discussion and research, assist in setting up rail users and campaign groups and publicise the benefit of rail freight.
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Papers of the Welsh Railways Action group including minutes, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, publicity material, submissions to consultations and policy documents relating to the core campaign to retain, improve and expand the railway network in Wales as well as papers relating to various local campaigns on specific routes and stations. The series includes correspondence with government departments, members of parliament, local authorities, British Rail and supportive individuals as well well detailed plans for new and improved rail services and media coverage of the campaign.
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Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into seve files: Minutes book; scrap book; press cuttings, leaflets; Wrexham-Bidston line; Heart of Wales line; papers and correspondence.
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Conditions governing access
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Usual copyright restrictions apply.
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- English
- Welsh
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Note
Preferred citation: Cambrian Coast Line Action Group Archive 3.