PHOTOCALL: NEW ‘SCHOOL’ CROSSING FOR HAYDON BRIDGE

Thursday 23 Feb 2006

PHOTOCALL: NEW ‘SCHOOL’ CROSSING FOR HAYDON BRIDGE

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Date: 3 March 2006 Time: 4 pm Location: ‘School’ Level Crossing, Haydon Bridge Event: Peter Atkinson MP joins pupils from Haydon Bridge High School to officially open the new crossing Media contact: Carolyn Watson, 01904 383180 You are invited to join Peter Atkinson MP when he officially opens the newly refurbished ‘School’ level crossing, near Haydon Bridge High School. The crossing, which is used by many pupils going to and from school, had a timber deck which was nearing the end of its useful life. Network Rail has invested £10,000 to install a new rubber deck, new steps, ramp and handrails which will help ensure the safety of users. The refurbished crossing is part of major investment on the Newcastle to Carlisle route including over £4 million worth of track renewals and embankment stabilisation.

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