A £100m (EUR 134 m) railway upgrade in Greater Lincolnshire has been completed by Network Rail. The project included the upgrade of 16 level crossings, the re-signaling of 96.5 km of track, the replacement of two bridges and structural inspections of bridges and stations.
The extensive upgrade work took place during a 17-day closure of the rail network between Scunthorpe and Cleethorpes during which time buses replaced train services.
As well as improved reliability of train services for passengers, work carried out around the Port of Immingham, where a quarter of all rail freight enters the UK, means more services are able to run helping to boost economic growth in the region.
“We would like to thank passengers and communities for their patience while this huge upgrade, which has seen us replace 100-year-old equipment with the most up-to-date signalling technology, has taken place. This is the biggest railway upgrades in the region for decades and one which will benefit both passengers and industry alike and I am delighted that the work has been completed on time and on budget,” Rob McIntosh, route managing director for Network Rail, said.
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