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Go-Ahead Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EV Demonstrator

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  Go-Ahead Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 EV Demonstrator Go-Ahead are touring their various areas of operation with GA74 ZEB. This vehicle is an Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 EV. It recently visited Morebus Bournemouth Depot, and I took the opportunity to be type trained. Those that know me, will affirm that I am not keen on electric vehicles. However, as this vehicle is for work purposes that changes things a little. I have always stated that I would never own an electric car as they are inconvenient. GA74 ZEB is a pleasure to drive. Extremely smooth under acceleration and braking and has features that further enhance driver and passenger convenience and comfort. Features include: - Electronic Parking Brake which allows you to release it by just tapping the accelerator pedal. To apply it you just lift the switch. - Clearer view with an improved windscreen design. Also less glare at night. - Two wheelchair bays (one on the nearside and one on the offside). Altogether, it was an amazing...

Railway Station Focus - Beaulieu Road

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  Railway Station Focus - Beaulieu Road Beaulieu Road Railway Station is located between Ashurst New Forest Railway Station and Brockenhurst  Railway Station. The railway station is on the 'Main Line' between London Waterloo and Weymouth. As the railway station is quite a distance from any village or town, it sees very little use. For this reason, facilities are minimal (which there is no purpose to introduce additional facilities, due to the lack of use). Scheduled passenger and freight services operate along the line. SWR - 450088 with 444012 passing at Beaulieu Road Railway Station on a sunny July evening.