Topic: Werrington

FRIDAY FREIGHT PATH It’s time to build for both freight and passenger

For decades, Britain’s railways have been planned, funded and debated in silos. Projects are either “for passengers” or “for freight”, and rarely both. Yet history,…
Who will actually use the new Werrington Tunnel?

The UK government made much political capital out of a stage-managed opening of the dive-under tunnel at Werrington near Peterborough last week. The structure, which…
Freight underpass ready for East Coast Main Line

Network Rail has completed major signalling work near Peterborough, making the route ready for freight trains. These can begin diving under East Coast Main Line…
UK-Werrington tunnel connects with railway network

The 11,000-tonne tunnel in Werrington, north of Peterborough, is about to connect to the central railway system. During the weekend of 17 and 18 July,…
Rail freight makes Kings Cross upgrade a reality

A programme to upgrade the entire UK East Coast Main Line is reaching deep into the southern terminus of the line. Rail freight is playing…