Ukraine's War Endangers Britain's Steam Engines.

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Ukraine's War Endangers Britain's Steam Engines.
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The war in Ukraine has caused a surge in coal prices, which is threatening the future of Britain's heritage railway lines powered by coal, fire, and steam. Rising costs, including those of coal, are impacting customers, but railways are trying to absorb the hit and not raise ticket prices. The railways insist they're using cleaner coal where possible and are trying to reduce their carbon footprint elsewhere. The hope is that more passengers will turn up for a steam fix to help the railways survive.

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