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Oooh, shame it is so late otherwise I'd go and have a look. Will the line be powered up for the test?

The foot bridge has now re-opened. From the foot bridge you can now see new signals on the reversible slow line in both directions just North of the Sharnbrook tunnel entrance.

Work around Wymington, North Bedfordshire appears to be pretty much complete now except for the footbridge to the North of the Sharnbrook tunnel. The foot bridge has been closed since last summer. Also note the new sign around overhead live wires. Original Bedford Borough footpath notice...

New, longer platform opens at Market Harborough railway station https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/new-longer-platform-opens-at-market-harborough-railway-station

This on Network Rail's Media Centre would suggest it is for the new feeder site as well as three substations. https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/passengers-travelling-on-midland-main-line-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-month-as-key-milestone-on-vital-upgrade-takes-place

Fourth track between Sharnbrook and Kettering is now showing on Open Train Times maps. https://www.opentraintimes.com/maps/signalling/spc3

Visiting London today and took this photo of the progress on Bromham Bridge just North of Bedford station.

It wasn't there before and the construction has been going on for at least 3 months. It looks very similar to the structure at Wymington (post 2271) and the one just south of Bedford station (post 2802).

Time lapse footage of the Bromham Bridge demolition last weekend. Courtesy of Bedford Independent

It appears the new fourth line is now in operation on the Wymington deviation. Spotted this video which shows the new slow line in use with a freight train heading towards Wellingborough from Sharnbrook/Souldrop tunnel. Further up the line near the sub-station you can see the signals have been...

Great video, many thanks! Definitely very recent although the crane is still at Irchester in the video (it's now gone) so probably last week. Irchester is at 43m35s

As promised a few more photos from the Southern end of the Wymington deviation below. The wires stop just short of the footbridge at the Northern end of the Sharnbroook tunnel which is currently being renovated. Original - looking South towards Sharnbrook tunnel Original - Looking North...

Here's some photos of the wires on the slow line on the Wymington deviation. These were taken close to the substation / works depot. The wires certainly don't reach the northern end of the deviation - not sure where they start yet. Original Original Original Original Will be looking to...

Looks like the wires have gone up on the slow lines around Wymington. I'll post pictures and details when I get out early next week.

A few more images from my travels this week. These photos are from the Irchester end of the Wymington deviation. A pile of the old local electricity distribution masts which have been removed following the underground burial of said cable are lying around adjacent to the fast lines. N.B. all...

Yes, meant to mention that yesterday. The slow line is definitely closed at the moment. Have seen workmen pushing some sort of vehicle along the tracks towards the Northern entrance to the Sharnbrook tunnel. Also, not heard any freight trains on the slow line this week either.

Been away for a couple of weeks and a bit of progress around Wymington, North Bedfordshire. Wires are now up on the fast lines as far as I could see to the South of the village. To the North of the village the wires end where the deviation starts. New signal / telecom cabinets installed on the...

Hitachi to supply bi-modes for MML Hitachi wins £400 million deal for East Midlands Railway bi-mode fleet

Little bit of detail around rolling stock for MML https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/vere-promises-east-midlands-bi-modes-in-2022

Ah yes, my bad. :oops: