MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK FOR THE EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW LINE

Monday 10 Jan 2005

MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ON TRACK FOR THE EDINBURGH TO GLASGOW LINE

Region & Route:: Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

A significant programme of vital engineering work will begin this weekend between Haymarket and 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 Saturday (15/01/05) on a £4 million project to replace rails, sleepers and ballast and renew switches and crossings at Haymarket West Junction in Edinburgh. The project will also incorporate the complete renewal of nearly 2,000 yards of rail in and around Linlithgow station. 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. “This work will improve the quality of the track and passengers will be able to expect a smoother, quieter and more reliable journey.” During the works, some services will be subject to change.

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