Tags: East Anglia Line

Powers sought to upgrade level crossings as part of major signalling upgrade programme for Cambridge

A Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application has been submitted to the Department for Transport to seek powers to upgrade seven level crossings as part of the £194 million Cambridge re-signalling programme.   Seven level crossings (six in Cambridgeshire and one in Norfolk) are set to be upgraded as part of the wider re-signalling programme. […]

Package of rail works planned in East London to improve reliability passengers to commence this weekend

A package of rail works is planned from this weekend (11 and 12 June) to reduce delays and improve reliability of rail services for passengers travelling between London, Enfield Town and Cambridge. Work begins on Saturday 11 June and at weekends throughout June and July. The work includes: Renewal of a crossing unit and a […]

Greater Anglia’s new trains help drive best-ever autumn performance results

Train services in East Anglia have continued their record-beating run of performance during the autumn months which can potentially present the biggest challenges for rail operators. Autumnal weather conditions and falling leaves traditionally pose problems for the railway as they stick to damp rails and passing trains compress them into a thin, slippery black layer […]

Mayor opens new railway station for Soham

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson officially opened the new railway station at Soham today to the delight of the community as the first trains rolled into the new platform, five months ahead of the original timetable.   The Deputy Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire, Network Rail’s Chairman Sir Peter Hendy, former Mayor James Palmer, local […]