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absolutelymilk said:
Why would it have that much effect? If its a government/NR project can they not just bring the current workers in house temporarily?
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I lay awake last night thinking exactly the same thing. I just cant see the government letting all those qualified people go and made redundant. There maybe just enough momentum to not have that many delays.
 
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GRALISTAIR said:
I lay awake last night thinking exactly the same thing. I just cant see the government letting all those qualified people go and made redundant. There maybe just enough momentum to not have that many delays.
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NR's problem is not having a pipeline of electrification projects after the money and approvals ran out.
I could imagine them taking on some design and project management staff, but I should think they would prefer to see the operational staff taken on by other contractors.
But they are in the same state of no forward work from NR.
There may also be people who worked for Balfours before the switch of contractors 18 months ago.
 
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DJH1971 said:
Wonder how this will affect the Preston to Blackpool work as these have been progressing exceptionally well?

As I have said previously, looks like Manchester to Blackpool services may have to go via Chat Moss.
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It won’t as Preston Blackpool is being done by Volkers I could well imagine them being asked to finish Manchester Preston as they wind down from Preston Blackpool ( at an eye watering price though given the well reported ground problems ) then no doubt the complaints will start about cost overruns
 
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Does it mean that Network Rail can request a different contractor to complete any work not completed by Carillon without having to put it back out to tender?
 
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GRALISTAIR said:
So long story short - The Great British Problem - lack of political long term view/planning .
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Caused by another well known problem of making a mess of the existing projects! I suspect there are a few projects still around including Lostock to Wigan, Victoria to Stalybridge and TPE, assuming NR are far enough through the GRIP process for these to be ready to go. Also I don't suppose these people are only skilled in electrification.
 
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Yes NR can ask Volker to take over and manage the remainder of the work and use ex carillion staff already on the job
 
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TimSYoung40145 said:
Does it mean that Network Rail can request a different contractor to complete any work not completed by Carillon without having to put it back out to tender?
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Network Rail already has several generic electrification contracts (frame agreements really), originally let on a regional basis.
 
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Something has been bugging me all evening about a difference between the photos I took yesterday of the new footbridge at Kirkham and Wesham station and the photos Malay States took today, apart from the fact that today the steps have been lifted into place.

I've looked again and worked out what it is.

I've made a mini-album here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/127646831@N03/albums/72157690751316081

1. Can you see the rum change? and 2. can you please explain it, because I'm stumped!
 
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Iiiii rekon somethings misaligned or it doesn’t sit right and another has to be fabricated or that one took out faffed around with
 
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It looks to me that the missing pillar was on a plinth resting on the ground and was always temporary, while the others are on half-buried permanent plinths.
 
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Just watched that small video, looks like that pillar has gone back in lol now the span is on o_O:lol:
 
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Press release

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/feeds...ridge-is-installed-at-kirkham-wesham-station/

A footbridge which links a new platform to Kirkham & Wesham station has been lifted into place – the latest stage in the upgrade of the railway between Preston and Blackpool.

The new 12 tonne bridge was lifted into place overnight on Thursday (19 January) by Team Orange as work to transform the railway continues.

Kirkham & Wesham station is being expanded as part of the Great North Rail Project with the addition of a new platform, footbridge and lifts. Delivered alongside electrification, signalling and track upgrades, the improvements will help improve reliability and make the station step-free for the first time.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies said: “I am delighted to see Kirkham and Wesham Station improved to this extent, making it accessible for all.

“From the moment I was elected I called for these changes and I’m glad all of the meetings over the years have seen the project come to fruition.

“It was vital to have this station made accessible for all. For too long there was a wide section of the community unable to use it.

“And I’m excited about the opportunities the new facilities now open up for improved train services, including direct trains to London.

“I look forward to hearing more from Network Rail when we meet again next week to discuss these improvements, and future improvements on the South Fylde line.”

Chris Montgomery, major project director for Network Rail, said: “Work is progressing well to upgrade Kirkham & Wesham station. The installation of the new footbridge is an exciting milestone for the project and means that passengers in the local area are one step closer to a better railway.

“The upgrade of Blackpool’s railway forms a key part the Great North Rail Project and will help to transform train journeys for passengers in the north.”

Sharon Keith, regional director for Northern, said: “It’s great to see another milestone reached in the transformation of the railway between Blackpool and Preston.

“The work being carried out as part of the Great North Rail Project will pave the way for our own modernisation programme which will see the introduction of brand new and revamped trains as well as improved stations and more services.”

Liz Oades, Fylde Borough Councillor for Kirkham South, said: “I am thrilled and excited to see the improvements to the station coming to a conclusion, after very many years of campaigning for a lift to be installed at the station it will be wonderful for local people to see two lifts coming in at the same time. I am also hopeful that we will see more services coming through Kirkham and Wesham and hope that this will bring greater economic development and future prosperity for the towns. If we can achieve better car parking for commuters in the future that will be the icing on the cake and the council and Network Rail are working to achieve this.”

Blackpool’s railway is undergoing a 19 week revolution to upgrade and electrify the line between Blackpool and Preston. Work ramped up on 11 November and will continue into the spring to install the remaining overhead equipment, realigned tracks and a modern signalling system.

During the 19 week closure, Northern is running a full replacement bus service to keep customers on the move.

Network Rail will carry out vital upgrades to track and platforms at Blackpool North and Kirkham & Wesham stations. We are also upgrading the signalling system which includes installing 84 new modern signals which will help to make journeys more reliable.

The upgrade is a key strand of the multi-billion-pound Great North Rail Project, a railway industry team effort to transform train travel for customers across the north. The upgrade will make the railway bigger and better to cater for the increased volumes of people forecast to want to use it in future.

To find out more about this work please visit our website at www.networkrail.co.uk/blackpool.
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Well know that's the carrilion issue out of the way, how many more issues are there to go?

Could the TOC's take action against Network Rail as the line through Bolton won't be finished for the May Timetable Change and the electric rolling stock can't displace other diesel rolling stock for new services?
 
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InOban said:
It looks to me that the missing pillar was on a plinth resting on the ground and was always temporary, while the others are on half-buried permanent plinths.
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So why fabricate it the same shape as the others and paint it green if it was only temporary?
 
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Well it clearly was reinstated when the bridge was installed. Maybe the foundations weren't quite right and they needed to insert an extra pad to get the height right.
 
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