Coleraine-Londonderry line to close for up to nine months

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A railway line between Coleraine and Londonderry is set to close for up to nine months for £17 million worth of track engineering works to be carried out.

Contractors McLaughlin & Harvey and McCann BAM Rail JV are to carry out the major track upgrade between July 29 and April 2013.

In a contract worth £16 million, McCann BAM Rail JV will be responsible for a full track relay between Coleraine and Castlerock as well as between Eglinton and Londonderry.

McLaughlin and Harvey Ltd will deliver track safety improvement works involving track re-railing between Umbra and Eglinton in a contract worth £1.3 million.

Both contracts form a major part of Translink’s Coleraine to Londonderry track renewals project which is being funded by a £50 million investment from the Department for Regional Development.

Eugene O’Brien, head of track at Translink NI Railways, said: “This project represents a significant investment in the line for the future. Passengers will notice train journeys are smoother and more comfortable; trains will be quieter and the overall performance and safety of the line will be maintained at a high level.”

A temporary bus service will be put in place for the duration of the track works.

The project will also include installation of new drainage, new ducting for signalling cables, overhaul of the Bann Bridge and reconstruction of Pottagh Bridge.

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