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MANEA CLOSURES
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CTAYLOR
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Region & Route: Anglia Network Rail will be carrying out a series of emergency works to replace 87 pairs of wheel timbers on the railway tracks on four bridges at Manea, between Ely and Peterborough, later this summer and early autumn. It will require closures of the line over several weekends and a 28-day full closure in September. Following the derailment of a freight train on a wheel-timber bridge at Wanstead Park earlier this year, additional inspections were carried out on railway bridges with softwood timbers using new technology, to understand the internal condition of the timbers. The four bridges at Manea were part of this additional inspection programme. It was found that 87 of the 140 pairs of wheel timbers across the structures now require urgent replacement. If these timbers are not replaced soon, its almost certain that there will be further deterioration. This would then lead to either additional speed restrictions or the closure of the line, significantly disrupting train services. As a result, this work must take place as soon as possible. There are currently 20 miles per hour speed restrictions over these bridges to make it safer for trains passing over them, and this will continue until the work begins. The work is expected to be completed during a 28-day closure of the line from 6 September to 4 October 2020 and on the following dates: Sunday 2 August Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 August Sunday 11 October Saturday 31 October to Sunday 1 November Sunday 8 November Any passenger planning a journey during this time is urged to check with their train operator or National Rail Enquiries as to the alternatives available to help inform their travel plans. Network Rail is looking at what additional work it can carry out across the closed line to maximise the time to make the railway better for passengers and freight users once the railway is back in use. Further details will be published nearer the time. Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “I know this kind of disruption is incredibly frustrating for our passengers, and I’m sorry that it will impact people’s journeys for so long. Running a safe railway is my absolute priority, and so while I know it will be painful for passengers and our freight customers, I believe this is the right decision to get the work done as soon as possible.” |
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