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Network Rail takes advantage of quieter period to make improvements to two of London’s busiest railways, in partnership with train operators
Network Rail engineers are getting extra time to make improvements to two of London’s busiest railway lines thanks to lower passenger numbers during the second national lockdown.
£0.6m investment at Elmers End station to refurbish footbridge in south London
Engineers completed extensive steel work repairs on the structure as well as repairing and replacing timber panels and supporting beans and brick work. The deck walkway has been renewed with an anti-slip surface and the structure has been repainted.
Snodland station upgrade continues with £0.5m footbridge refurbishment in Kent and a mural inspired by a local school
Network Rail is upgrading Snodland station by refurbishing the footbridge while tactile paving will also be installed along both platforms to improve use for passengers with visual impairment.
Kent HGV and bus drivers asked to 'Wise Up Size Up' county's railway bridges
Bridges in Kent are being hit by high vehicles more than twice a week so Network Rail are reminding drivers to know the height of their vehicle before they set off or face tough penalties.
Network Rail engineers make tracks to Whitstable for two weekends of work
Engineers will be visiting the seaside this month - but not for a holiday. Old rails, sleepers and even the trackbed the railway sits on will be dug up and replaced through the Kent seaside town of Whitstable over the next two weekends.
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