This is not only symbolic, but also pragmatic, although the west line gas supply contract prepared for long may not be signed.

此行既有象征性，又有务实性，尽管筹备已久的西线供气合同未必会签署。

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According to the depth of the preparation work, the first phase project of the east and middle lines shall be carried out first, and preparations shall be made for the project of the west line.

根据前期工作的深度，先期实施东线和中线一期工程，西线工程先继续做好前期工作。

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One of the biggest problems on the modern network is overcrowding and congestion, something that the improved west-coast line should help to ease, at least for a few years.

现代铁路网最大的问题之一是乘客拥挤与铁路堵塞，这也是西海岸铁轨升级的用意所在，虽非一劳永逸之法，但至少能舒缓数年。

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He said the South would accept nothing less than extending the Missouri compromise line west to the Pacific Ocean.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

They proposed that the line of the Missouri Compromise be pushed west,all the way to the Pacific Coast.

VOA: special.2009.02.26

The cattlemen got the Kansas Pacific Railroad to extend its line west to Abilene,Kansas.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

They said alternatives were available and urged HS2 bosses to consider constructing the high speed line along the existing West Coast Main Line route via the Warrington station.

BBC: Warrington Council urges HS2 plan re-think

The new route, which will be finalised in 2014 and is due to be built by 2033, will also see the HS2 line link with the West Coast Main Line near Wigan.

BBC: HS2 to enter Manchester via tunnel under city

The Inverness to Aberdeen line was badly affected, Perth to Inverness services were cancelled until midday and the West Highland line was closed between Crianlarich Forth William.

BBC: Passengers stranded in snow chaos