VolkerRail, in partnership with Network Rail, have upgraded the railway between Preston and Blackpool.
The 17 mile route, which runs through Salwick, Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-le-Fylde and Layton, underwent upgrade works, enabling the line to become electrified; paving the way for improved and more reliable train journeys.
As part of the project, VolkerRail, working with Atkins, J. Murphy & Sons Limited and Siemens:
The teams also completed platform extension work at Blackpool North station as well as the construction of a third platform and step free access at Kirkham & Wesham station.
This project formed part of Network Rail’s Great North Rail Project (GNRP) which will see improvements to the network across the north of England. The GNRP will enable hundreds more trains to run each day: more trains with more seats, running more quickly and more reliably.
Noel Connolly, head of programme management - Network Rail
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