Information about track replacement

[PaulLothian]

Apologies if this has been previously covered.

Is there any way to find out when track replacement is scheduled? Rails have recently been unloaded in the four-foot at my local station (Linlithgow), and I would be interested to get a look at the process when these are installed.

Paul

 

[ainsworth74]

I'm not sure but you could always try contacting Network Rail.

 

[Ploughman]

It could be anytime in the next year or could be underway now.

The work may be a full renewal with sleepers and ballast all being renewed, in which case it will probably be on the opposite line to the one where the rails are laid.
Are any new spray paint marks visible? That may give a clue.

The minimum that would be done if rails have been laid would be for a rerail only, which will be on the line were the rails are dropped.

It may all be done midweek nights and can be a fairly rapid process.

 

[ole man]

Babcock rail are doing renewals in that area during March and April, line blocked every weekday night and most sunday nights, can't find exact location but its between Polmont and Lithlingow, will have a proper look for you when i get time.

 

[PaulLothian]

Babcock rail are doing renewals in that area during March and April, line blocked every weekday night and most sunday nights, can't find exact location but its between Polmont and Lithlingow, will have a proper look for you when i get time.

Thanks - much appreciated. And thanks to other posters for ideas as well.

 

[michael769]

Track improvements and maintenance are taking place from 00:01 on 03/03/13 to 23:59 on 03/03/13 between Falkirk High and Linlithgow.
Glasgow Queen St / Edinburgh Services

Train services are amended to operate between Glasgow Queen St and Falkirk Grahamston. A replacement bus service will operate between Falkirk Grahamston and Edinburgh. A shuttle bus service will operate between Falkirk Grahamston and Falkirk High only, connecting with trains to/from Glasgow Queen St and Edinburgh

Dunblane / Edinburgh Services

Train services will operate between Dunblane and Falkirk Grahamston. A replacement bus service will operate between Falkirk Grahamston and Edinburgh.

Passengers are advised to check for retimings before commencing their journeys and allow extra time for bus/train connections. Replacement bus times may differ from advertised train times. Journey times may be extended.

As a result some trains may be altered causing extended journey times. Further Information is available from the National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

There are similar notices for the 10th, 17th and 24th location of the blockade and bustitutions vary.

More Info:

http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/documents/11031_Central_2_-_Jan_13.pdf
http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/documents/11032_Central_3_-_Jan_13.pdf

 

[PaulLothian]

Excellent news - I hoped that there might be a chance to see this work in daylight.

Thanks to all.