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Further improvements planned for Tarka line
Network Rail has vowed to keep disruption to passengers to a minimum as it carries out vital improvement work on the Tarka line between Exeter and Barnstaple during March.
Two short closures have been agreed to improve the rail infrastructure on the popular line, avoiding the busy Easter weekend which sees large numbers of people – including many tourists – travelling by train.
The first closure will take place between Crediton and Barnstaple, with the line closing at 11pm on Sunday 10 March and, reopening at 3pm on Wednesday 13 March. This is for track relaying and bridge improvement works near Lapford, and for other works near Umberleigh.
During this time, train operator First Great Western will operate train services between Exeter and Crediton, with a bus replacement service serving all stations north of Crediton, through to Barnstaple.
The second closure takes place over the weekend of Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March. During this time, buses will replace trains between Barnstaple and Exeter, as Network Rail’s engineers undertake further track renewals in the Umberleigh area and other essential maintenance along the line.
Tim Maddocks, Network Rail customer service manager for the West Country, said: “Working with First Great Western, we’ve been able to plan this vital work in a way that avoids the busy Easter weekend.
“We would like to thank passengers for their patience while we complete these essential improvement works to make the Tarka line safer, smoother and more reliable.“
Transport Minister officially opens new £2m Carseview bridge
The project to replace the bridge is part of a wider £30m programme of bridgeworks across Central Scotland ahead of further future investment in the lines.
The overall programme will see over 20 structures altered as Network Rail prepares the way for the proposed electrification of lines linking Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa to Glasgow and Edinburgh between 2014 and 2019.
As part of the project, the original stone structure at Carseview has been replaced by a modern concrete bridge – increasing the clearance from the railway track below – while the project has also altered the local road alignment to improve the approaches to the bridge.
The bridge, which was originally constructed in 1848, carries the Bannockburn Road over the railway between Stirling and Larbert stations.
Mr Brown said: “I am delighted to see the opening of the bridge at Carseview which now paves the way for electrification of the Stirling-Alloa-Dunblane lines.
“This project – which includes £300,000 investment from Stirling Council – is part of a broader £30m programme of works funded by the Scottish Government to support the electrification of the network and further demonstrates our continuing commitment to Scotland’s railways.
“In the short-term, road users will benefit from this new safer road alignment delivered through close partnership working between Network Rail and the local authority. Longer term the opening of the new bridge is an important milestone towards the electrification of the line here and the people of Stirling, Alloa and Dunblane can look forward to the faster, more comfortable and more reliable service this will bring, as well as the wider social, economic and environmental benefits.”
Rodger Querns, Network Rail programme director for the project, added: “We have worked closely with Stirling Council, local landowners and local businesses to deliver this project as quickly as possible and in a way which benefits not only the railway, but road users.
“The investment at Carseview is part of an ambitious programme of enhancements we are delivering across the Central Belt as we seek to continue to improve the reliability and range of rail services available to the communities our network serves.”
Stirling Council's environment committee convenor, cllr Danny Gibson, said: “Stirling Council has worked in partnership with Network Rail on the B9124 works to negotiate the realignment of the existing road. The new bridge and road improvements will be of great benefit to local people and businesses in the area. The Council contributed £300,000 to the £2.3 million scheme, which will provide a significant benefit to road safety.”
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The first closure will take place between Crediton and Barnstaple, with the line closing at 11pm on Sunday 10 March and, reopening at 3pm on Wednesday 13 March. This is for track relaying and bridge improvement works near Lapford, and for other works near Umberleigh.
During this time, train operator First Great Western will operate train services between Exeter and Crediton, with a bus replacement service serving all stations north of Crediton, through to Barnstaple.
The second closure takes place over the weekend of Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March. During this time, buses will replace trains between Barnstaple and Exeter, as Network Rail’s engineers undertake further track renewals in the Umberleigh area and other essential maintenance along the line.
Tim Maddocks, Network Rail customer service manager for the West Country, said: “Working with First Great Western, we’ve been able to plan this vital work in a way that avoids the busy Easter weekend.
“We would like to thank passengers for their patience while we complete these essential improvement works to make the Tarka line safer, smoother and more reliable.“
Transport Minister officially opens new £2m Carseview bridge
The project to replace the bridge is part of a wider £30m programme of bridgeworks across Central Scotland ahead of further future investment in the lines.
The overall programme will see over 20 structures altered as Network Rail prepares the way for the proposed electrification of lines linking Stirling, Dunblane and Alloa to Glasgow and Edinburgh between 2014 and 2019.
As part of the project, the original stone structure at Carseview has been replaced by a modern concrete bridge – increasing the clearance from the railway track below – while the project has also altered the local road alignment to improve the approaches to the bridge.
The bridge, which was originally constructed in 1848, carries the Bannockburn Road over the railway between Stirling and Larbert stations.
Mr Brown said: “I am delighted to see the opening of the bridge at Carseview which now paves the way for electrification of the Stirling-Alloa-Dunblane lines.
“This project – which includes £300,000 investment from Stirling Council – is part of a broader £30m programme of works funded by the Scottish Government to support the electrification of the network and further demonstrates our continuing commitment to Scotland’s railways.
“In the short-term, road users will benefit from this new safer road alignment delivered through close partnership working between Network Rail and the local authority. Longer term the opening of the new bridge is an important milestone towards the electrification of the line here and the people of Stirling, Alloa and Dunblane can look forward to the faster, more comfortable and more reliable service this will bring, as well as the wider social, economic and environmental benefits.”
Rodger Querns, Network Rail programme director for the project, added: “We have worked closely with Stirling Council, local landowners and local businesses to deliver this project as quickly as possible and in a way which benefits not only the railway, but road users.
“The investment at Carseview is part of an ambitious programme of enhancements we are delivering across the Central Belt as we seek to continue to improve the reliability and range of rail services available to the communities our network serves.”
Stirling Council's environment committee convenor, cllr Danny Gibson, said: “Stirling Council has worked in partnership with Network Rail on the B9124 works to negotiate the realignment of the existing road. The new bridge and road improvements will be of great benefit to local people and businesses in the area. The Council contributed £300,000 to the £2.3 million scheme, which will provide a significant benefit to road safety.”
More news at:
Shedmaster Railway News
A report from greengauge21.net - The Welsh Affairs Committee’s new report, Crossing the border: road and rail links between England and Wales, highlights the need for Wales to be connected to the national high-speed rail network ...
World Heritage & Railway News
The National Railway Museum is marking the 50 years since the publication of Reshaping Britain’s Railways with an exhibition, events and activities that explore the impact of the report and what it meant for the railways past, present and future.
Railway Engineering News
railwaygazette.com reports from HUNGARY: The government has given its backing to a proposed 113 km freight-only bypass around the south of Budapest...
..and for an insight into the pressured and stressful world of UK rail infrastructure rebuilding and maintenance, turn to the BBC iPlayer and watch episodes 3 and 4 of the series
The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track....
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