Wednesday 10 Feb 2021
Track works planned to reduce rail delays between Ely and Kings Lynn
- Region & Route:
- Eastern: Anglia
Essential track works will be carried out by Network Rail between Ely and Kings Lynn this month (February) to make services more reliable for passengers.
Nearly a mile of track and sleepers will be renewed between Littleport and Downham market and maintenance work will be carried out between Ely and Kings Lynn. The work will take place on one weekend from the 20 – 21 February and includes renewing 120 tonnes of ballast, the bed of stones that support the track.
Just like road surfaces, track gets worn from constant use. Network Rail’s engineers carry out inspections and repairs regularly, but over time the track becomes so worn that a full replacement is the only option to avoid speed restrictions that cause delays and cancellations.
Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “This work is vital to prevent track issues that cause disruption and keep services running safely, smoothly and reliably for our passengers. When complete, this work will reduce the number of delays and cancellations caused by track problems, benefitting passengers traveling between Ely and Kings Lynn.”
A rail replacement service will be in place between Ely and Kings Lynn and passengers are advised to check before they travel at www.nationalrail.co.uk or with their train operator.
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