Chris125
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Details are beginning to emerge of the major works coming next winter, with thanks to the IW Bus Users Group - http://www.iwbususers.btck.co.uk/RecentMinutes
According to SWR's programme manager for the project:
According to SWR's programme manager for the project:
- Design work is 75% complete.
- Platforms heights will be raised or track lowered to provide level boarding.
- There are gauging issues to address with some bridges.
- Rowborough sub-station will be renewed.
- A passing loop will be installed at Brading with level access provided by the foot crossing south of the station.
- Network Rail is considering the possibility of making Ryde St John’s Road fully accessible.
- 484s will need 700 miles of test running and should start passenger service in May 2021.
- Trackwork will be completed before next Christmas requiring two closures in Autumn; 4 weeks between Pier Head and St Johns, and 8 weeks between Smallbrook and Shanklin.
- Construction works will require 7,000 tones of material to be moved.
- Provision of a Train Protection and Warning System is being considered between Ryde St John’s Road and Sandown stations to allow a 20-minute interval service to be run.
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