Project To Increase Metro Capacity
The Tyne and Wear Metro is set to see an increase in its capacity after a contact was confirmed for a major upgrade of the route between Pelaw and Bede Stations.
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Repairs On 100-Year-Old Northumberland Bridge Nearly Complete
Work to fix a bridge in Northumberland that is nearly 100 years old has nearly finished, thanks to a £400,000 repair project.
Network Rail To Rethink Railway Construction Practices
Network Rail wants to make it easier for third parties to build on or near their railway lines by overhauling its current practices and standards. This follows the Hansford Review, which examined the restrictions that organisations face when they want…
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Beam Repairs To Be Carried Out On Somerset Bridge
People in Somerset travelling at night can expect disruption to their journey next week as bridge protection beam repairs are being undertaken on a railway bridge. The A37 between Yeovil and Shepton Mallet will close between 21:00 and 06:00 every…
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Blackpool Bridge Repairs Could Take Several Months
Bridge bearing replacements are sometimes needed to repair old structures that can become unsafe following years of wear and tear. One of the bridges most recently identified for repairs is Blackpool bridge. It has been found to pose a risk…
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