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Photgraphic archive of Swindon Panel and the Swindon Panel Society

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This week, Network Rail, Swindon Panel's former owners, have been using the fully-restored panel for training of main line signal operators to cope with staff shortages due to people needing to isolate.

Swindon Panel Society and Didcot Railway Centre are proud to be helping Network Rail during this Coronavirus period.

The two heritage charities made their facilities available to enable Network Rail prepare for train service delivery in the event of a shortage of regular signallers due to Coronavirus or the measures to prevent its spread.

Former Network Rail signallers who have moved to other roles in the organisation started a series of refresher courses on 31 March using the preserved Swindon Panel which is part of the collection of restored locomotives, carriages, buildings and equipment cared for at the 21-acre railway centre.

Read the full story at https://www.swindonpanel.org.uk/2020/03/31/swindon-panel-in-main-line-use-again/