A major programme of works is to begin in October as part of the Scottish Government’s £311.5 million investment to electrify the 118km of Fife railway.
Over 18 days, engineers will carry out bridge replacements, track and signalling upgrades, and other improvements to clear the way for the installation of new overhead power lines.
During the closures, bridges at Bennochy Road in Kirkcaldy, Muriespot bridge near Coaltown of Balgonie, and Main Street in Thornton will be demolished and rebuilt. Teams will also upgrade the bridge on Cardenden Road in Cardenden, make track changes, install foundations and structures for electrification equipment, and carry out extensive signalling upgrades.
Michael McArthur, project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said, “This project paves the way for the introduction of battery-electric trains on one of Scotland’s busiest rail routes. It will help increase capacity, improve reliability and deliver more accessible, comfortable and sustainable journeys for passengers.
“We know there’s never an ideal time to close any part of the railway, and our teams have planned the work carefully to keep the impact to a minimum. We appreciate the patience of passengers and local residents while these improvements take place.”
