(Railfanning.org News Wire) — Network Rail is set to renew more than 4.5 km of track on the Derwent Valley Line, and passengers are reminded that there will be no trains between Derby and Matlock for nine days starting Saturday, Nov. 14.
Engineers will be carrying out the upgrade work at three sites: Matlock Bath, Cromford and near Whatstandwell station. Officials contend the works will deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for passengers and freight.
Rail replacement buses will run between Derby and Matlock from Nov. 14-22, stopping at all stations. Services between Derby and Sheffield via Chesterfield are unaffected.
The improvement project will see 4.6 km of new rail installed across the three sites, along with 3,509 sleepers and 6,400 tonnes of ballast. The investment will help to reduce the need for future maintenance and minimize the risk of delays.
Eight engineering trains will be in use, including a New Track Construction train. This is a specialized engineering train that lays new rails and sleepers as it travels, allowing a much greater volume of track to be renewed than would otherwise be achievable – maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.
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