Hello - does Network Rail provide statistics of the mileage of track they replace or lay each year? I'm guessing the amount is quite high - certainly into 3 figures.
The reason for the question is a foolish local politician (is there any other kind?) who was citing the reopening of the branch from Totton to Hythe (Hants) as a way to keep Port Talbot open! Leaving aside that Port Talbot doesn't make rail, the single track distance is about 7 miles - probably a week's work for Scunthorpe!
The reason for the question is a foolish local politician (is there any other kind?) who was citing the reopening of the branch from Totton to Hythe (Hants) as a way to keep Port Talbot open! Leaving aside that Port Talbot doesn't make rail, the single track distance is about 7 miles - probably a week's work for Scunthorpe!