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Whittlesey Bridge To Be Replaced

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A local news report I thought might be of interest from both the infrastructure and service disruption aspects.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/...idge-to-be-replaced-at-bank-holiday-1-8088050
A railway bridge over Briggate River in Whittlesey is set to be replaced during the August Bank Holiday weekend. The bridge is on the line between Ely and Peterborough which is used by up to five passenger trains an hour, and 12 freight trains a day. Between Saturday, August 26 and Monday, August 28 the existing timber decked bridge will be replaced with a stronger steel decked bridge. Without the replacement, a speed restriction would be needed to protect the bridge from heavy trains, resulting in delays to both passenger and freight services. The new bridge will also last longer and is less expensive to maintain.
“The river will remain open while we work, but the railway will be closed between March and Peterborough.” As part of the work, the track will be replaced and the ballast, the stones which form the track bed, will be made deeper to improve drainage to increase reliability. Passengers are advised to check before they travel as a rail replacement bus service will run between March and Peterborough throughout the works. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
 
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