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Congestion relief: The first longer 12-carriage train is tested at Leagrave station. The 8-carriage train in service alongside shows the step-change in capacity that will be delivered.

While the majority of workers were able to access the bridge using scaffolding, a team of abseilers was employed throughout to undertake work in hard to reach locations.

CGI image of the new footbridge which will link the station’s brand new concourse with the main train shed. Passengers will be able to move directly from the shops and cafes on the mezzanine level across the bridge, and access the platforms via escalators or lifts.

Mark Hunter MP together with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council colleagues at the entrance to one of three new lifts at Cheadle Hulme station. l-r Mark Hunter MP; Cllr Lenny Grice, chair of planning and highways; Cllr Stuart Bodsworth, executive member for children and young people; Ian Roberts, executive councillor for transport.

What price your life? trespass poster

Demolition begins on the old structure at St Cross, Winchester with the road above now open to traffic.

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