JeffP Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Yes, but.......... FOUR years to do both. One FIVE times the length at altitudes of 1100m........ And much of it was built along the path of the old N9. I mean, come on...we've all seen how long the motorways in the UK are coned off for even minor repairs. Anyway, off topic, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 15/04/2016 at 09:53, Shed said: the upcoming remodelling of Werrington Junction to allow freight to dive under the ECML and use the line to Spalding without crossing on the flat is planned to start construction soon. any ideas of how long the blockade will be to enable the new chord to be built? Target of September 2020 for a 9 day block 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 It's now 13 days from since I last ventured out. This is the only bit of news to report. How much is actually being done on site at the present time I don't know, it has certainly been quiet when I have been outside in the garden. Received this letter today. 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Interesting that they are still proposing a drop-in event on 6 April, despite all the current restrictions on contact? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2020 It was dated 23rd. Life changed that evening. Even NR doesn’t have that level of foresight. :-) Paul. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Mike Storey said: Interesting that they are still proposing a drop-in event on 6 April, despite all the current restrictions on contact? I don't think that will be happenning now, as Paul said. Most people that I have seen there have been in the older age group so I think it would not have been well attended anyway. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 4 hours ago, 5BarVT said: It was dated 23rd. Life changed that evening. Even NR doesn’t have that level of foresight. :-) Paul. Ok, sorry. I am, being in France, somewhat ahead of what is being done in the UK. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Mike Storey said: Ok, sorry. I am, being in France, somewhat ahead of what is being done in the UK. I too must make an apology Mike. To those of a younger persuasion who might have been offended, as being classed as old. I could have named them as being exempt but I did not want to divulge their privacy from my top secret database. You never know, the net police may still be lurking. Edited March 26, 2020 by Donington Road 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Donington Road said: I too must make an apology Mike. To those of a younger persuasion who might have been offended, as being classed as old. I could have named them as being exempt but I did not want to divulge their privacy from my top secret database. You never know, the net police may still be lurking. I really don't understand this post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: I really don't understand this post. You might well be that age then........ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2020 37 minutes ago, PenrithBeacon said: I really don't understand this post. I do - does that class me as old or, alternatively, as being on the same wavelength as Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, Richard E said: I do - does that class me as old or, alternatively, as being on the same wavelength as Mick. That is a terrifying thought, being a relatively near neighbour of Mike. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Richard E said: I do - does that class me as old or, alternatively, as being on the same wavelength as Mick. Well I'm 76 if that helps and I still don't understand. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 10 hours ago, Mike Storey said: Ok, sorry. I am, being in France, somewhat ahead of what is being done in the UK. ...... multum in parvo, there, I think.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Very quiet on my daily cycle ride crossing the ECML over the Hurn Road bridge in the morning and Cock Lane bridge after lunch. No sign of any workers or activity. Just water pumps going. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 More of the same from Cock Lane bridge: 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) More from Cock Lane bridge: Edited March 28, 2020 by Crun To add text 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Cock Lane bridge: 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 36 minutes ago, Crun said: Very quiet on my daily cycle ride crossing the ECML over the Hurn Road bridge in the morning and Cock Lane bridge after lunch. No sign of any workers or activity. Just water pumps going. Thank you very much for the photos. Strange not seeing any orange clad people about. Keep safe when out and about. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Donington Road said: Thank you very much for the photos. Strange not seeing any orange clad people about. Keep safe when out and about. Hi Mick, The grade separation must have been suspended due to Coronavirus pandemic. I was out dropping food and milk off to my parents. I feel better for getting out for some exercise, train watching and birdwatching. I discovered a possible breeding pair of Red Kites but am keeping the details secret. I hope you are OK. I will try and add more photographs when possible. Cheers, Chris Edited March 28, 2020 by Crun 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I wonder if it is due to Covid-19, or whether it is just a Saturday? It seems to me, given the number of other work sites that are continuing, that this is one that could allow a decent amount of social distancing to keep going. We shall see next week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Mike Storey said: I wonder if it is due to Covid-19, or whether it is just a Saturday? It seems to me, given the number of other work sites that are continuing, that this is one that could allow a decent amount of social distancing to keep going. We shall see next week. There is normally quite a few people working Saturday's and Sunday's. From looking at Chris' photos, all the equipment looks to be neatly parked up, so work could well be suspended. Edited March 28, 2020 by Donington Road 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 28/03/2020 at 21:27, Donington Road said: There is normally quite a few people working Saturday's and Sunday's. From looking at Chris' photos, all the equipment looks to be neatly parked up, so work could well be suspended. I was working up there over the weekend a while back and it was as busy as week days. my side of the project has been suspended too 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Activity on site today when I nipped in for a quick job. signs up about keeping 2m apart. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 There's a short article about the Werrington dive-under on pages 20 and 21 of the RAIL magazine issue 901 dated 25th March to April 7th. RAIL 902 out on April 8th will have an update on the project by Paul Stephen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now