Friday 13 May 2005
PHOTOCALL: IN WITH THE NEW, OUT WITH THE OLD
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Date: 14 May 2005 Time: 8.30 am Location: Widney Manor station Event: Installation of new footbridge, removal of old bridge Media contact: Keith Lumley 0121 345 3100 The 1960s steel footbridge at Widney Manor station is being replaced this weekend by with a brand new structure at a cost of nearly half a million pounds. Once the new footbridge is in place, the old bridge will be removed and the entire operation will be completed in just the one weekend. Network Rail is carrying out the work because the existing bridge does not meet modern-day standards. The prefabricated bridge sections are being manufactured in Scotland and brought to Widney Manor by road where they will be assembled on site using a 160 tonnes crane to lift them into position. The old bridge will then be lifted out on Sunday using the same crane.
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