Network Rail has announced that it has completed a variety of upgrades to the West Coast Main Line over the Easter weekend.

From Friday 10 April until Monday 13 April, teams completed the work to improve the railway for passenger and freight trains.

The essential upgrades include the replacement of a major railway junction linking the West Coast mainline to the Manchester to Preston line at Euxton, near Chorley.

Track renewal work at Wolverhampton took place; along with preparing to remove a railway flyover at Bletchley.

Meanwhile, at Mossley Hill in Liverpool, the passenger footbridge was replaced to ensure it remains safe for years to come.

Passengers are warned not to travel unless absolutely necessary because of the current pandemic.

What did the officials say?

Tim Shoveller, managing director for Network Rail’s North West & Central region, said:

“The schemes we have undertaken this Easter weekend were all critical pieces work. We were able to plan it so as to minimise disruption to freight and essential journeys. This work will help to ensure the railway is at its best when Britain emerges from this coronavirus pandemic.

“I’m very proud of our mission-critical frontline colleagues, including railway upgrade engineers, signallers, maintenance, control room and operations staff, who are Britain’s hidden heroes keeping Britain connected in this time of need.”

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