6 days ago
'Bashed' Brighton Main Line bridge gets vehicle collision protection
Collision protection beams are being installed on a rail bridge on the Brighton Main Line, says Network Brighton Road bridge in Coulsdon South, which carries trains that run on the Brighton Main Line between London and the south coast via Gatwick Airport, has been struck "multiple times" by vehicles causing disruption to steel beams and support frames have been designed to absorb vehicle impacts and protect the McCauliffe, Network Rail's Sussex route director, said: "These works at Brighton Road will help reduce delays and improve the reliability of services for thousands of passengers each day."
'Vital infrastructure'
To allow works to take place, Network Rail warned there would be disruption on Brighton Road and access to the station would be restricted at certain road closures will be operation every Monday to Friday, from 21:00 BST to 05:30, from 8 September to 17 October.A full weekend closure of part of the Brighton Road will take place on 18 and 19 access the station during the night-time closures, passengers can make a left turn before the closure 18 and 19 October, station access will be via the south side of the station car park will also have reduced capacity during the McCauliffe added: "Where strikes continue to happen, we also install protection beams like these to shield vital infrastructure."Thank you to the local community and car park users for their understanding while we carry out these important upgrades."
