EAST LARGIN VIADUCT GETS A FACE LIFT

Wednesday 15 Nov 2006

EAST LARGIN VIADUCT GETS A FACE LIFT

Region & Route:: | Wales & Western: Wales & Borders; | Wales & Western

Rail services started running across East Largin Viaduct again this morning, following an extensive refurbishment project. The first passenger train crossed the viaduct shortly after 5am. Roy Hamlin, Network Rail’s General Manager for the West Country, said: “This has been a challenging project with almost 200 engineers working around the clock to strip out the old timber decking along the entire stretch of the viaduct. “The completion of this £2 million project by Network Rail will mean smoother and quieter rides for passengers as they cross the viaduct.” The timber decking was over 40 years old and in need of urgent replacement. In order to carry out this extensive work, the railway was closed between Liskeard and Bodmin Parkway from midnight on 10 November until 5am on 15 November. Roy Hamlin concludes: “We thank rail passengers for their patience during these essential engineering works. We have worked closely with First Great Western to ensure that disruption has been kept to a minimum.”

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