Significant progress is being made in the delivery of upgrades by the Transpennine Route Upgrade team in Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire following the closure of the station in December, with work on the new Calder Road bridge and Baker Viaduct well underway. TRU will build a new, modernised Ravensthorpe station 200 metres west of the current […]
Category: Structures
New Oxford station railway bridge to affect travel at beginning of February
Network Rail is replacing the bridge over the A420 Botley Road to support future service improvements at Oxford. As a result, trains will be amended from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February: In addition to a new western entrance, the replacement bridge will also benefit road users and pedestrians on Botley Road. GWR’s station manager […]
Major restoration gets underway on Whitley Bay Metro station footbridge
An historic Metro footbridge in North Tyneside is undergoing major restoration work. The bridge at Whitley Bay Metro station will be restored to its former glory, as part of the Metro Asset Renewal Programme. The work forms part of the multi-million pound renewal scheme at the Grade II Listed station, which has already seen its […]
Oxford passengers urged to check before travelling as new bridge installed
Passengers travelling via Oxford are being urged to plan their journeys ahead at the start of February as Network Rail installs a new railway bridge adjacent to Oxford station as part of plans to boost rail services and capacity. An amended timetable will be in place from Sunday 1 February until Sunday 8 February, with […]
’Potentially life-changing’ accessibility benefits praised after Biggleswade station upgrade
Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade to make the station more inclusive and welcoming for all. Installation of the new footbridge with lifts was carried out as part of the Government’s Access for All programme – creating a step-free route to and between platforms. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Friday 16 January […]
First trains run across new £60 million bridge as West Coast Main Line reopens
Network Rail thanked passengers for their patience as the West Coast Main Line fully reopened yesterday (Thursday 15 January) with the completion of multiple journey improving projects carried out since the start of 2026. Train services are now running again along the northern half of Britain’s busiest mixed-use passenger and freight route after 14 days […]
Bridge replacement successfully completed at Harlington station
Network Rail has successfully installed a new footbridge as part of a £7.9 million project to improve safety and long‑term reliability at Harlington station. The modern structure – designed to last for 120 years – replaces the previous ageing bridge, providing an upgraded, more durable connection improving the experience for station users while also making […]
M6 opens early after successful railway bridge installation
The M6 through Cumbria has reopened 13 hours earlier than planned after the successful installation of a 4,200-tonne railway bridge over the motorway this weekend. Clifton railway bridge near Penrith has been replaced by Network Rail and its principal contractor Skanska as part of a £60 million investment to make the West Coast Main Line […]
Impressive time-lapse released of weekend railway bridge demolition over M6
Motorists, rail passengers, and residents impacted by the £60 million renewal of a major West Coast Main Line railway bridge are being thanked after disruptive demolition work was successfully completed this weekend. The huge project near Penrith in Cumbria involves a 130-metre-long bridge being removed and a new one installed over the first two weekends […]
Christmas progress for key HS2 viaducts
The construction of one of the most complicated parts of the HS2 project took a step forward over the Christmas break, with the completion of two key viaduct spans over the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire. The spans form a small part of the Delta junction – a huge triangular intersection being built […]