A quarter of a mile of track and five sets of points have been renewed at Bishops Stortford to reduce delays and improve reliability of rail services for passengers travelling between London and Cambridge, Stansted and Kings Lynn.
The work is part of a package of improvement which is ongoing and will continue during some weekends in March, April, May and June, and includes:
- Renewal of eleven points, the pieces of track that enable trains to change from one track to another
- Over half a mile of track renewal
- Re-timber and re-rail over two bridges
- Platform works at Bishops Stortford station
- Drainage works to keep the track bed in good condition
Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “We’re making good progress on this important package of work that will improve reliability for our passengers across the Anglia region. This work is essential to keep the track in good condition and keep services running on time. I’d like to thank passengers for their continued patience while this work is carried out.”
Jamie Burles, Managing Director, Greater Anglia, said: “We would like to thank passengers for their patience so far while this work is being carried out. Everyone can complete their journey, even if part of it is by rail replacement bus. We have started to roll out new trains on the West Anglia route and this work, once complete, will help improve punctuality and reliability along this very busy line.”
Customers are advised to check before they travel and allow more time for their journey. E-scooters, e-bikes or full-size bikes cannot be transported on the rail replacement buses.
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