Friday 21 Dec 2012
Bayles & Wylies level crossing update from Network Rail
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Network Rail has released an artist’s impression of a possible footbridge at the site of Bayles & Wylies level crossing in Nottingham.
Martin Frobisher, route managing director for Network Rail, said: "This location has been the site of tragedy and at a public meeting last week I promised to see if a footbridge could be installed. This was in direct response to a request at that meeting and my team immediately started exploring the options available.
"These images are an early indication of the size of structure which would be necessary to accommodate all users on this site. We are in discussions with NET and will meet Ashfield District Council officials in mid January to develop them further.
"I assure the community we are pursuing this project at speed. However it is important that we balance that with the need to find the right solution for this site."
Tramlink Nottingham Chief Executive, Phil Hewitt said: "We are working closely with Network Rail on their ideas for the footbridge. We will certainly play our part in making sure that their proposals are developed and implemented as quickly as possible.“
A timetable for this project will be issued as soon as possible.
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