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....»*^&££ the ground under the rails can be ££&^*»....
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.....»*^&£ the way, there is information £&^*».....
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.....»*^&£ to be interpreted by the train drivers. £&^*».....
....»*^&££ different parts of the railway have ££&^*»....
...»*^&££# different speed limits. #££&^*»...
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...»*^&££# many people follow the rails by foot. #££&^*»...
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