18.07.13
Electrification reaches Eccles
Electrification as part of the Northern Hub has reached its first milestone, with work completed between Newton Le Willows and Castlefield Junction.
As part of a £400m Network Rail programme, the track upgrade will allow new electric trains to be introduced between Manchester Airport and Scotland from December.
Speaking during a short ceremony to mark the completion of the work at Eccles Station, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “The Government is committing record amounts of investment into transforming the rail network and it is great to see this work happening right now.
“Electrification of these routes will significantly improve connections between our major towns and cities, boosting the economy and providing passengers with quicker, cleaner and more frequent services.”
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