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Overview of work LONDON Thameslink Works at Blackfriars, Farringdon and Elephant & Castle form part of the £5.5bn programme which will result in a massive increase in the number of train services on London’s Thameslink route, one of the busiest in Europe. Wimbledon South West Trains passengers will be able to enjoy more comfortable and reliable journeys as a result of works to improve the track around Wimbledon. Liverpool Street Investment in the overhead power lines on the Great Eastern route will help improve reliability and increase performance for passengers on the route between London, Essex and East Anglia. The works are part of a £200m project. MIDLANDS Tipton A new bridge will be constructed to allow the complete closure of the last remaining level crossing on the West Coast Main Line between Euston and Wolverhampton, improving reliability of services and safety on one of the country’s most important routes. Rugby, Nuneaton, Stoke on Trent Continued improvement works to power and tracks to support the faster, more frequent services between London, the Midlands, North-West and Scotland. NORTH WEST St Helens – Carr Mill Viaduct Replacement of the bridge deck on this 110 metre-long viaduct. The work also includes strengthening and painting the structure and laying new continuously welded track to provide smoother and more reliable journey for passengers. EAST MIDLANDS South Erewash Passengers will benefit from more reliable services as a result of ongoing re-signalling work at South Erewash. SCOTLAND Dalmuir station The project will see the replacement of the existing footbridge which connects platforms with three lifts, complete with a footbridge providing step free access to all platforms. The works form part of the multi-million pound Access for All programme.