Ongoing multi-million-pound work to electrify the Midland Main Line is taking place this month.
Teams will be working on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September and on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September to:
- Upgrade existing overhead lines which power trains and track south of Bedford.
- Install new switches and crosses south of Bedford, the specialist equipment used by trains to cross from one track to another.
The essential work will mean future passengers can expect smoother, faster, and quieter journeys as they travel between the East Midlands and London.
When complete, the South of Bedford Upgrade will allow East Midlands Railway (EMR) to run its new fleet of electric trains up to 125mph in the future.
Separate to the Midland Main Line work, teams will be upgrading track in preparation for the Agar Grove Bridge Project and carrying out drainage work between Radlett and Agar Grove.
Gavin Crook, principal programme sponsor for Network Rail’s East Midlands route said:
“Upgrading the overhead line equipment and installing new switches and crosses is vital in the wider Midland Main Line electrification project to bring passengers smoother journeys.
“We are also upgrading track as part of the Agar Grove bridge project which is a crucial step in our preparation work for December.
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