SPL Powerlines UK completed works under the south of Bedford OLE 125 Compatibility Project during a nine-day blockade between St Pancras and Luton in late December. The works included replacing 53 Mark 3b headspans and retensioning of 20 wire runs to facilitate the introduction of Class 810 trains running in electric mode up to a maximum of 200 km/h, and relocating feeder cables at the Borehamwood ATFS Triple Pole Disconnector.
Another national Rail Sale is underway from January 14 to 20, with up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak fares for travel between January 17 and March 31.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed that contactless fare capping across bus and Metrolink light rail services in the city region will begin on March 23 this year. Speaking at the launch of the third and final phase of bus franchising on January 6, Burnham reiterated his desire to see local rail services join the local contactless payment regime, a move that was endorsed by Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander at the same event.
Greater Anglia is to install metal and glass waiting shelters manufactured by Macemain Amstad at Brimsdown and Northumberland Park stati…
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