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[NG / US] Former Milwaukee Talgo trainsets found a new life in Nigeria

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A decade ago, Talgo built two Series 8 trains for a high-speed line in Wisconsin. Yet, this project was never realized. After ten years of standing idle, Talgo found a new buyer for both sets – in the African capital of Nigeria.

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