The work will be on the main line from Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, to Patchway/Filton junctions, via Old Sodbury, Chipping Sodbury and Yate to Westerleigh Junction.
In addition, from 2 September to 15 September 2017, the work area will extend to include Westerleigh Junction towards Yate station, Coalpit Heath, Winterbourne, Stoke Gifford and Bristol Parkway station, up to Patchway/Filton junctions.
Network Rail say "We are electrifying the line to bring passengers quieter, more frequent and more reliable services between London Paddington and Cardiff"
The work includes:
- Carrying out the piling required to install the foundations which will support the electrification equipment. That's the really noisy part.
- Installing the equipment, including trackside masts and overhead wires at some locations.
- Installing electrification equipment in Chipping Sodbury tunnel.
- Improving flood resilience at Chipping Sodbury sidings.
- Preparing Bristol Parkway station for the arrival of new InterCity Express trains, including the construction of a fourth platform.
Network Rail are setting up a dedicated web page at www.networkrail.co.uk/westernupgrade - it contains more detailed information about the work they will be carrying out and will be updated regularly as the project progresses. It also has a useful introductory video.
Network Rail will also be running drop-in sessions, when members of the project team will be on hand to explain the work and answer your questions. The sessions nearest to us are:
- Thursday 29 June, Coalpit Heath Village Hall, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Tuesday 4 July, Ridgewood Community Centre, Yate, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Tuesday 11 July, The Old School Rooms, St Michael’s Centre, Stoke Gifford, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Wednesday 12 July, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 4.30pm to 7pm
- Tuesday 25 July, All Saints Church Hall, Winterbourne Down, 4.30pm to 7pm
If you have any questions about the work, you can email Network Rail at crwest@networkrail.co.uk or call the 24-hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41. For updates, you can follow them on Twitter @networkrailwest
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