RAIL IMPROVEMENTS CLOSE LEVEL CROSSING

Monday 25 Jul 2005

RAIL IMPROVEMENTS CLOSE LEVEL CROSSING

Region & Route:: | Wales & Western: Wales & Borders; | Wales & Western: Western; | Wales & Western

Work to improve the railway track in the Lydney area will mean the temporary closure of the level crossing at Lydney Station for the next four weekends. Network Rail will be renewing the track to the east of Lydney Station. For safety reasons, there will be no public access across the level crossing and the public footpath to the east of the station will also be subject to a temporary closure whilst the works take place. This is to allow engineering trains and on-track machines to be used throughout the closure times. Mark Langman, Network Rail’s General Manager for Wales & Marches, said: “We have liaised closely with Gloucester County Council and the emergency services regarding these closures. Unfortunately, there are no official diversionary routes available during the closure periods. However, the maintenance is vital to allow us to run a safe and reliable network for the benefit of the public.” The level crossing will be closed between the following times: Friday 29 July (23:30) – Monday 1 August (05:30) Friday 5 August (23:30) – Monday 8 August (05:30) Friday 12 August (23:30) – Monday 15 August (05:30) Friday 19 August (23:30) – Monday 22 August (05:30)

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