Passengers are benefitting from a more reliable railway with the West Coast main line fully reopen after the major renewal of Acton Grange junction near Warrington.
The £27m overhaul as part of the Great North Rail Project saw upgrades to track, cabling, overhead lines and signalling.
The vital 16-day upgrade has brought outdated track and equipment up to modern standards.
While the work took place many trains were rerouted. The travel plan was agreed by the rail industry to keep passengers and goods moving on trains as much as possible.
The work finished as planned despite the team experiencing extreme weather changes over the last two weeks – including extreme temperatures, heavy rain and thunderstorms.
What did the officials say?
David Golding, acting route managing director, said:
Our complete overhaul of Acton Grange junction is vital as it sits on the West Coast main line, Europe's busiest mixed-use railway.
“With more than 260 trains using this junction every day, it is important to keep it in a safe, good condition. Our upgrades will ensure this vital part of the railway stays reliable for passengers for many years to come.
“I want to thank passengers for bearing with us while we delivered this much-needed work.”
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