UK Network Rail has completed key track replacement works at Waterloo as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan to help provide better services for passengers.
As part of the work, large sections of the switches and crossings were replaced allowing trains to move between tracks and to access the correct platforms at Waterloo.
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Some of the switches and crossings replaced will ensure that trains can access the former International Terminal, which is being rebuilt by Network Rail to provide additional five platforms at Waterloo.
Network Rail route asset management director Stuart Kistruck said: “As one of the most heavily used sections of railway in Britain, it is essential that we carry out these upgrades as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, to provide passengers with a reliable service.
“At the same time, we’re also preparing the track to accommodate more trains as part of our £800m upgrade, and the work this month is a vital part of that. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we’ve carried out our work.”
Network Rail said it will also continue work to deliver its £800m Waterloo & South West Upgrade over the Easter weekend due to which there will be reduced services at the station from 14 to 16 April.
The company is also set to deliver more than 200 projects and a £70m investment across Britain over the holiday period.
Image: Track replacement works at Waterloo. Photo: courtesy of Network Rail.
