Martin_1981
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Also Newcourt, on the Exmouth branch between Digby & Sowton and Topsham.
Glad to hear that work will be commencing on Cranbrook station, on the Exeter-Waterloo line, in the Autumn, with the station opening in January 2015, although I will believe it when I see it.Work to begin on Cranbrook station this autumn after contractor pulled out
WORK is expected to begin on the construction of the new station in the autumn.
The provision of the station was delayed when the original contractor pulled out.
Network Rail is responsible for delivery of the platform works and had originally planned to appoint their preferred contractor in early January.
The contractor however pulled out just before the contract was awarded.
The replacement contractor, Balfour Beatty, was formally appointed in early June and, according to a report to be presented to the Devon and Exeter Rail Project Working Party this week, it has engaged with Parsons Brinckerhoff on the design of the platform.
Detailed design is expected to be carried out over the summer with construction starting in early autumn. Balfour Beatty’s original programme was looking to have substantial completion (station ready to open but contract not completed) by December 2014; however, the delay in appointing the contractors means that it is likely to open in January 2015, so long as weather permits....
Also Newcourt, on the Exmouth branch between Digby & Sowton and Topsham.