Network Rail are currently carrying out improvements to the River Artro viaduct in Gwynedd, Wales. This is to accomodate the growing amount of passengers.
The project, which is costing £1.4million, will jack the tracks up and carry out repairs to the timber underneath.
The method will also save time and save disruption to passengers. The method will also be used they upgrade Barmouth Bridge.
The upgrade work and is expected to be finished by the end of 2017. A bus replacement is in operation between Llanbedr and Pensarn.
What did the officials say?
Andrew Sperring, programme manager for Network Rail in Wales and the borders, said: “The railway is vital to economic growth. Our essential renewal work to the River Artro viaduct will ensure it remains safe and reliable long into the future. This project will play a key role in our improvement work to Barmouth viaduct, allowing us to use our new bridge lift techniques on a similar structure.
He added “I would like to thank the local community for their patience while we carry out this work as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan and reassure them that we are doing all we can to keep disruption to a minimum. We are working with Arriva Trains Wales to keep passengers moving throughout the work and passengers are advised to check before travelling. ”
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