The History of First Capital Connect | Part two 2011-2014 (Thameslink Franchises #3)

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Hello & welcome to the second episode of my History of Thameslink series where I will delve into the history of First Capital Connect from 2006-2011. This is a remaster of a previous video on FCC with far better editing, footage and research as well as script writing! I hope you enjoy this video!

Episode One of FCC: https://youtu.be/oqwTKd7YJ_k

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BBC
Brighton & Hove News
Cision
Climate Home News
DfT
First Capital Connect Website
International Railway Journal
ITV News
Network Rail
Rail Technology Magazine
Railway Gazette
Siemens
The Argus
The Guardian
The Standard


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