Work To Electrify Railway North Of Market Harborough To Begin
Written by HFM News on 1st July 2022
The next phase of the multi-million pound project to electrify the Midland Mainline through our area is about the begin.
Overhead line equipment will be installed after vegetation has been cleared on the stretch of track from Market Harborough to Wigston, including near The Langtons and Kibworth.
The work will include installing piles and various steel parts and some compounds will be set-up to act as bases for workers.
Network Rail will be hosting an information event in Church Langton on Tuesday evening (July 5th) for villagers to find out more about the work.
There will also be a similar event in Kibworth on a date to be fixed.
The event in Church Langton is taking place between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at Langton Community Hall on Stonton Road.
There will also be one at Wigston College on Wednesday from 6pm until 7.30pm.
Electric wires will evenutally be installed
Pic: Network Rail
