Network Rail successfully completed vital engineering upgrades in the Thames Valley during the festive season. These improvements enhance reliability, reduce delays, and prepare infrastructure for future high-speed connections. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Network Rail Enhances Thames Valley Infrastructure with Key Upgrades

Network Rail carried out critical engineering work between Reading and London Paddington, finalizing projects that modernize the region’s infrastructure. Services resumed smoothly, minimizing disruptions for passengers traveling through this key corridor.

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The upgrades included installing advanced signaling systems, improving drainage, and modernizing overhead power lines. These enhancements increase reliability, enabling better performance and fewer delays on one of the UK’s busiest routes.

Network Rail Prepares Infrastructure for High-Speed Rail at Old Oak Common

Network Rail’s upgrades also support the development of Old Oak Common station, the largest new station built in a century. This hub will connect GWR, Heathrow Express, and high-speed services to the Midlands.

Engineers are still working near Westbury in Wiltshire to replace tracks and improve signaling systems. This work ensures safer operations, with services expected to resume by January 24. Temporary buses are bridging gaps during construction.

Marcus Jones, Network Rail’s Western region director, emphasized the importance of these upgrades for modernizing the network. He thanked passengers and residents for their patience while improvements were made.

Network Rail prioritized completing this work during holidays to limit disruption. Engineers worked tirelessly to ensure timely completion, setting the stage for smoother, faster, and safer train services across the UK.

Source: www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

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