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Tanks likely to be written off after Llangennech derailment and fire

AROUND 23.15 on August 26, the 6A11/21.52 Robeston-Theale service, powered by DB Cargo Class 60 No. 60062, derailed in the vicinity of Llangennech in Carmarthenshire, South Wales.

The train was formed of VTG and Touax TDA and TEA tank wagons for Puma Energy and was

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