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Major renewal of crucial Suffolk rail junction planned this autumn.
The Saxmundham rail junction on the East Suffolk line is planned for a major renewal this autumn to improve resilience and reliability in advance of future freight trains delivering construction materials to Sizewell. The renewal of the Saxmundham rail junction is an important part of the plan to prepare the Suffolk rail network to support […]
HS2 installs first section of new Saltley Viaduct
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]
HS2 installs first section of new Saltley Viaduct
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The original Saltley Viaduct, which spanned a 183‑metre section of the B4114, closed to vehicles and pedestrians in May 2026. It […]