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Friday 29 Sep 2006

PHOTOCALL: BRIDGE REVAMP GETS SEAL OF APPROVAL

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Date: Tuesday 3 October 2006
Time: 11am
Location: Lincoln Street Footbridge, Basford, Nottingham
Event: Nottingham Civic Society present ‘Mark of the Month’ award to Network Rail in recognition of the restoration of Lincoln Street footbridge
Contact: Ben Herbert – 0121 345 3100
A Network Rail project to restore a little bit of Nottingham’s railway history has gained recognition from the city’s Civic Society. The £400,000 investment to restore an Edwardian footbridge has won Nottingham Civic Society’s “Mark of the Month” award which recognises projects of architectural and environmental merit. The footbridge, which dates from the 19th Century, sits next to Lincoln Street level crossing at Basford, Nottingham. The bridge was closed on safety grounds in 2005 but reopened last month following a restoration project to return it to its former glory. Gavin Panter, Network Rail Operations Manager said: “Network Rail is committed to delivering a world class railway for passengers in the East Midlands and we are currently investing millions of pounds to renew track and signalling in the region. And, as the owner and operator of the railway infrastructure, we also have the honour of safeguarding Britain’s railway heritage. We’re delighted that people appreciate our efforts to restore this piece of history, bringing it up to the standards expected by 21st century passengers.” Ken Brand, from Nottingham Civic Society added: “We are more than delighted to acknowledge the interest and financial commitment shown by Network Rail in preserving a small but significant piece of Nottingham’s railway history.”