Network Rail engineers are starting £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow. The project, which began on 3 August and is due to be completed by May 2027, will protect the future of the 23-span listed structure and the railway it carries across the River Avon between West Lothian and […]
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Greater Manchester tram services resume after major track replacement work
Bee Network tram services have resumed on key lines in Greater Manchester after major track replacement work was successfully completed on time and on budget, marking an important milestone in this year’s programme of improvement work. The work, which took place between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield during a planned three-week closure, was completed on schedule, […]
Major Lancashire rail renewals completed
Impressive photos and video has been released of a major project to upgrade railway lines between Wigan and Southport. On Saturday 1 August the route reopened for passengers after a five-day closure for the £2 million project in Parbold to improve future journeys. Between Monday 27 and Friday 31 August, Network Rail and its contractor […]