Why do leaves on the line cause train companies so many problems?
Professor Paul Allen from the Institute of Railway Research on BBC News
Professor Allen, from the IRR, was interviewed live on BBC News about the age-old commuter gripe of train delays caused by leaves on the track. In the video, he explains why leaves have such an impact on the country's trains and infrastructure.
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