Engineers replace three kilometres of track on the East Suffolk Line between Lowestoft and Ipswich in work to improve punctuality of train services
Work to replace three kilometres of track on the East Suffolk rail line between Lowestoft and Ipswich has been completed, following nine days of closures.
Network Rail engineers finished replacing the track, near Brampton station, along with 3,500 steel and 700 concrete sleepers, at the weekend.
Officials have said it is hoped that the work will mean improved punctuality in services for passengers.
Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia said: “We’ve successfully carried out important track upgrades in the Brampton area to improve reliability of the train service for passengers using the East Suffolk Line.
"We have also used this closure to complete other key improvements to level crossings and the station to avoid separate future closures. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carried out this work.”
The level crossing on Station Road in Brampton was improved with a new deck where vehicles cross, tactile paving, handrails, fencing and signage.
Meanwhile, decks were also replaced at three nearby pedestrian foot crossings to improve the surface for those crossing the railway on foot.
Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia’s managing director, said: “This work was essential to help improve reliability and punctuality. We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while this work was carried out.
“We are working with Network Rail to transform and modernise the railway in the region and our new trains have been running on the East Suffolk Line since last year.”
The line was closed for nine days between Saturday, October 24 until Monday, November 2 to allow the works to take place.
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