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Platforms have been demolished and tracks removed in the first week of work to upgrade the Blackpool to Preston railway line. The platforms at Blackpool North station have been removed to make way for an improved layout. Five signal boxes have been decommissioned and work has started on building a new platform at Kirkham and Wesham station. And, despite complaints of late-running replacement bus services, rail bosses claim the eventual improvements due to the 19-week project will make the pain worthwhile.
(Permalink) Blackpool North Electrification Preston  Blackpool North: The first visit of a Class 221 Voyager to Blackpool North. Voyager 221105 stands at platform 1 (left) on 25 November 2014 with a proving run from Preston in advance of the daily service to London, due ...  Blackpool North: Looking towards Blackpool North station from the locomotive shed area on 26 December 1967. See image [[29212]]. Black 5 no 45353 is just leaving the platform with the 2.30pm to Leeds via Manchester, w ...  Blackpool North: Blackpool North on 7th January 2008, with a mix or trains waiting their next turn of duty. |
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Network Rail and its contractors have begun the main construction phase of a scheme to electrify the Preston and Blackpool line.
Track lowering works started at Poulton at the end of February. Once this is completed at the end of May, work will begin on the installation of over 200km of overhead catenary. The upgrade is part of the £1 billion Great North Rail Project. (Permalink) Blackpool North Electrification Poulton Preston Blackpool North: The first visit of a Class 221 Voyager to Blackpool North. Voyager 221105 stands at platform 1 (left) on 25 November 2014 with a proving run from Preston in advance of the daily service to London, due ...  Blackpool North: A view of the large circulating area at Blackpool North  Blackpool North: Elevated view of Blackpool North from the new municipal buildings that now overlook the station. A 150 Sprinter is in Platform 2, while a 158 waits in Platform 6 on a York service. The taxi rank and l ... |
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