Small bridge replacements have big impact across north of England

A programme of bridge replacements have future-proofed reliability on a vital route, connecting from north of Crewe on England’s West Coast Main Line. This is the busiest mixed-use railway in Europe. Two adjacent bridges have been replaced on the Middlewich Branch, a freight only line that connects Merseyside and Manchester to markets in the south of England, including access to the massive HS2 project. Operators have praised Network Rail for swift work, completing both projects in under five days.

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Small bridge replacements have big impact across north of England

A programme of bridge replacements have future-proofed reliability on a vital route, connecting from north of Crewe on England’s West Coast Main Line. This is the busiest mixed-use railway in Europe. Two adjacent bridges have been replaced on the Middlewich Branch, a freight only line that connects Merseyside and Manchester to markets in the south of England, including access to the massive HS2 project. Operators have praised Network Rail for swift work, completing both projects in under five days.

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