A ‘significant’ portion of work in the £311.5 million project to electrify 118km of railway in Fife is to be carried out across 18 days in October.
This will include three bridges being demolished rebuilt to allow space for overhead power line. The crossings are at Bennochy Road in Kirkcaldy, Muriespot near Coaltown of Balgonie, and Main Street in Thornton. The bridge at Cardenden Road in Cardenden will also be upgraded while the line is closed.
Engineers will continue installing foundations for the overhead line masts, make changes to the track and upgrade signalling equipment, which is used to manage train movements.
Paul Reilly, senior programme manager at Network Rail Scotland, said, “This 18-day closure will allow us to complete some of the biggest and most complex elements of the work needed to electrify the railway in Fife.
“Rebuilding bridges and upgrading the track for electric trains isn’t possible while trains are still running. By bringing these activities together into a single closure, we can make significant progress towards a cleaner, more modern railway.
“We know the disruption this will cause isn’t ideal and we’re grateful to passengers for their patience. The investment being made now will help ensure the railway continues to serve communities across Fife for decades to come.”
