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References
- ↑ Dennis, Gareth (2022). "Britain's privatised railways". IPPR Progressive Review. 29 (3–4): 234–243 – via Wiley Online Library.
- ↑ Railways Africa 2007/6 p. 6
- ↑ "rail mobility at its best". Swifambo Holdings. 18 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
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