Network Rail has thanked passengers and residents for the patience as the first part of railway improvements in Lewisham, South East London, are completed.

Between Christmas Day and Tuesday the 29th of December, work was carried out around the clock to renew Parks Bridge Junction, crossing all four lines from Hither Green into London.

Four sets of points and two diamond crossings were replaced in the work on the lines which run through Lewisham and St John’s.

The lines are used by suburban London trains as well as those going to the Kent Coast.

James Pearce, project manager at Network Rail, explained more in this video.

A second three-day project is now underway, renewing a junction near St John’s

Fiona Taylor, Network Rail’s route director for Kent, said: “Our works at Lewisham are particularly key being on the main artery from Kent to London for hundreds of services a day. If you are an essential worker and plan to travel over the New Year weekend, consistent with the Government’s advice, please check your journeys.”

“We know there is never a good time to carry out major works, so I would like to thank passengers and our lineside neighbours for their patience while we make these vital improvements to the railway.”

Scott Brightwell, Southeastern train services director, said: “Over Christmas and early January there are going to be some changes to our services while Network Rail carry out vital improvements at two of our busiest junctions near Lewisham. This will help improve reliability and reduce delays for our passengers.”

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