Tuesday 9 Sep 2008
NETWORK RAIL SUPORTS LICHFIELD CITY'S SHERIFF'S RIDE
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Network Rail ensured this weekend’s Sheriff’s Ride passed through its worksite during major construction work safely, so the 450 year old event could continue unabated.
Network Rail has been working closely with Lichfield City Council this year and two years previously to make sure the procession of over 100 horses can keep its traditional route led by the Lichfield Sheriff, Councillor Norma Bacon. The procession was escorted safely through the work site at Lichfield.
Network Rail’s Senior Project Manager, Keith Riley said: “We have been at a critical stage in our work. The West Coast Main Line has been closed for two weeks for extensive engineering work to continue to be carried out to improve the railway locally. The Sheriff’s Ride took place during this period of major work and it’s a privilege to help keep this tradition alive and make sure the procession took place as normal.”
Notes to editors
The West Coast Main Line opened to trains on time at 05.30am Monday 8 September.
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