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Wednesday 12 Feb 2020

Network Rail invites Copmanthorpe residents to find out about work to improve the railway

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Eastern

Network Rail is inviting residents in Copmanthorpe to find out more about work which is taking place to improve the railway between York and Church Fenton.

In preparation for the Transpennine Upgrade, Network Rail will carry out improvements to the track in this area, as well as an upgrade to the signalling system. This will help to create a more reliable and resilient railway for passengers.

These improvements mean that there will be an increase in the amount of work taking place on the railway. Most of this will take place at night and during weekends, when fewer trains are running.

To allow people to find out more about the work, Network Rail is holding a public information event on Tuesday, 18 February at Copmanthorpe Methodist Church, between 16:00 and 19:00. People will have the opportunity to see the plans and Network Rail workers will be on hand to answer any questions which residents may have.

Chris Montgomery, Major Programme Director for Network Rail, said “This is a really exciting time for the railway, and we hope that people come along to the information event in Copmanthorpe to find out more about this vital work.

“The work between York and Church Fenton is really important and is essential to create a more resilient railway for passengers.

“An improvement project on this scale does mean that more work will be taking place in this area and we would like to reassure all residents that we are making every effort to keep disruption to a minimum.”

The major improvements on the line will be taking place between now and 2022, in preparation for the Transpennine Upgrade. The proposed project will bring more trains, faster journeys and a more reliable railway between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds.

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