Thursday 6 Jan 2005
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK FOR THE EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW LINE
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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland
A significant programme of vital engineering work will begin this weekend in Linlithgow, on the Edinburgh to Glasgow Main Line, to continue the task of rebuilding a better performing, more efficient railway.
Engineers will start work this coming Sunday (11/01/05) on a £500,000 project that will include the complete renewal of nearly 2000 yards of rail in and around Linlithgow station. The works will also incorporate the replacement of sleepers and ballast.
The majority of work will be carried out during the night, to keep disruption to a minimum. Residents living beside the railway have already been notified of the work. Train services are scheduled to run as normal, except on Sunday January 16, when First ScotRail will run a replacement bus service between Edinburgh and Falkirk High calling at Polmont Linlithgow and Haymarket. Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh will start from and terminate at Falkirk High.
Edinburgh – Dunblane services will start from and terminate at Falkirk Grahamston. A replacement bus service will operate between Falkirk Grahamston and Edinburgh calling at Polmont, Linlithgow, Edinburgh Park and Haymarket.
On this day, journeys may take longer than normal. First ScotRail regret that heavy luggage, cycles, wheelchairs and large prams cannot be carried on the replacement buses. Wheelchair users needing help with their journey should contact 0845 605 7021 in advance for information. First ScotRail apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Network Rail’s Route Director, Ron McAulay said: “This important engineering work is part of our commitment to provide a safe and reliable railway. We are carrying out the majority of work at night and during weekends to minimise disruption for the 16,000 passengers who travel on the line everyday.
“We apologise in advance to any of our lineside neighbours who are affected by this work, and would like to assure them that all measures have been taken to minimise inconvenience and disturbance.”
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