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Network Rail introduces new signalling on the Wherry Lines

Callum Calvert avatar by Callum Calvert
18th February 2020
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Over the last few weeks, the Wherry Lines on the Greater Anglia network have had new signalling systems installed.

The Norwich to Yarmouth railway line has reopened, following completion of work that introduces a new computerised signalling system, which improves the reliability of train services.

A section of the East Suffolk line from Beccles to Lowestoft also reopened today.

On the 1st of February, the line closed so the signalling system could be upgraded from the Victorian mechanical signals to the new computer-based signalling system.

Work on the Norwich to Yarmouth line took place at several level crossings, including Brundall, Lingwood Chapel Road and Station Road. The work included installing full barriers and crossing lights along with upgrade work to several user-worked crossing such as Acle Marshes to improve crossing safety.

Greater Anglia new train enters service
Credit: Greater Anglia

The work also saw the new signals powered up and tested along the lines and signalling engineers transferred the last of the local signal box controls to Colchester as part of the modernisation programme.

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Signalling work has also been completed on the Norwich to Lowestoft line as well as track upgrade works at Lowestoft and a points renewal outside of Oulton Broad North. This enables trains to be guided from one track to another.

Engineers are now focused on completing the three kilometres of track renewals at Hassingham, to ensure better journeys for passengers.

Final works are taking place to Cantley, Strumpshaw and Oulton Broad North level crossings to bring them into use when the Norwich to Lowestoft line is expected to reopen on the 24th of February.

The line from Reedham to Great Yarmouth serves Berney Arms station. This station has been closed since the end of 2018, will also reopen to passengers on the 24th of February using the new signalling system.

What did the officials say?

Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia said:

“I am really proud of everyone who has dedicated themselves to the upgrade of the Wherry lines despite the challenging weather conditions over the last two weekends.

The completion of the re-signalling work is a significant milestone for the history of the Wherry lines. and we are in a really good position to complete the track works at Hassingham and reintroduce train services on the Norwich to Lowestoft line on 24 February.”

“A big thank you to all passengers for their continued patience while we complete this modernisation programme.”

Scott Kelley, a Director at engineering consultancy Atkins, said:

“This is a significant milestone in a pioneering project which will see the biggest deployment to date of a new, cutting edge signalling system that will help deliver a safe, efficient, reliable and future proof railway.

“Working closely with Network Rail and our supply chain partners, we look forward to completing the transformation of this important route which will serve communities right across Anglia.”

Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director said:

“We’re very pleased that the line has re-opened as scheduled so customers can once again use the train for their journeys. We appreciate customers’ patience throughout these works. Together with Network Rail we are modernising the railway in this part of our region, with brand new trains and signals, which should improve reliability and punctuality for customers.”

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