Tuesday 12 Dec 2023
Network Rail teams working to boost railway reliability in Hertfordshire
- Region & Route:
- Eastern
- | Eastern: East Coast
Network Rail will be investing £250,000 into boosting railway reliability in Hertfordshire this Christmas.
Between Christmas Eve and Wednesday 27 December, Network Rail teams will be working to renew overhead line equipment, the specialist equipment which powers trains on the route, between Bayford and Watton-at-Stone.
Once complete, passengers will benefit from a more modern and reliable railway, with fewer instances of disruption.
The work is taking place over the Christmas period as no trains run on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, meaning the upgrades can take place without impacting on passengers.
James Wright, senior portfolio manager for Network Rail, will be working on the project over the festive period.
James said: “The work we’re doing this Christmas will help to provide a more modern and reliable railway for passengers.
“I’ll be working on site over the festive period to make sure that the work runs smoothly and to support the wider team.
“This work is part of a wider programme of improvements to overhead line equipment in this area, and we look forward to completing this work so that passengers can reap the benefits.”
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