All Change At Station!
Written by HFM News on 3rd June 2019
It’s all change at Market Harborough Railway Station today!
New platforms have come into use after work to connect a new section of straighter track was completed over the weekend, following a six-day closure of the line.
A new footbridge to improve access for people who are disabled, those with buggies, or lots of luggage, is also now in use.
Cllr Phil Knowles (left) & Steve Jones, Chair of Harborough Rial Users Group, who campaigned for the improvements
It marks the end of the major part of the £53m upgrade of the station and the track approaching it, which means trains that don’t stop at Market Harborough can travel quicker.
Gavin Crook, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail, said: “We are absolutely delighted that this vital stage of the Midland Main Line Upgrade has now completed and that passengers are once more able to use Market Harborough station.
“We know that this work has caused some disruption and we would like to thank all those affected for their patience. Network Rail and East Midlands Trains have worked together to keep passengers moving and get this vital project, which will improve journeys for all passenger using the Midland Main Line, completed.
“Today also marks the opening of a new, accessible footbridge at the station which will make travelling much easier and improve passenger experience.”
Pic: ADPV
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