IPSWICH TUNNEL SITE VISIT

Friday 30 Jul 2004

IPSWICH TUNNEL SITE VISIT

Region & Route:: | Eastern: Anglia; | Eastern; | Southern

The £5m project to lower the track in the Ipswich tunnel, to allow passage of 9’6’’ freight containers, reaches its half way point on Sunday 8 August 2004. To mark the occasion, you are invited to join a special visit to see the work underway inside the tunnel. You will be escorted by Mark Livock, Network Rail Project Director, who will explain the stages of the project that have already been completed, as well as the activities that are still ongoing. Where: Ipswich tunnel, meeting at Ipswich station conference room (platform 3) When: 09.00 - Thursday 12 August Who: Mark Livock, Network Rail Project Director What: Tour of Ipswich tunnel to see work in action Filming and interview opportunities outside the tunnel. There is limited space and lighting for filming inside the tunnel, but a beta tape will be available with footage of the different stages of work. NB. Please ensure you bring sturdy footwear - access to the tunnel will not be permitted without it. Hard hats and high visibility vests will be provided. If you wish to attend please contact Jenny Sacre in the Network Rail press office on 020 7557 8107 or by emailing jenny.sacre@networkrail.co.uk.

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