A DIGEST OF THE MAIN CHANGES IN NETWORK RAIL, LONDON UNDERGROUND AND NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE DURING OCTOBER 2016; COMPILED BY MARTYN BRAILSFORD OF THE BRANCH LINE SOCIETY (WWW.BRANCHLINE.ORG.UK).
ANGLIA
Gidea Park (2:5B)
Presumably due to Crossrail works losing facilities elsewhere, a Temporary Carriage Washer (to be removed in late 2019) has been installed on Road 4 at Gidea Park Carriage Sidings. Between Ely North Junction and Trowse Junction (2:13B) A number of level crossing adjustments have been made to the sectional appendix to more accurately reflect reality. Three level crossings have been added: Popes – User Worked Crossing (UWC) at 73M 43ch, Hollows – UWC at 82M 44ch and Doig Overy Farm – UWC at 102M 15ch. Two level crossings have been removed: Lakenheath No.8 – UWC at 80M 65ch and Bryants – UWC at 81M 61ch. The Drove – UWC at 79M 66ch – has been reclassified as a Footpath Crossing, No. 33 – UWC at 91M 35ch – has the name Crown Commissioners and No.93 – UWC at 120M 60ch – has the name Rosemany Lane.
EAST MIDLANDS
Between Nottingham East Junction and Newark Castle (4:6B, 2:26A)
The areas formerly controlled by Lowdham, Fiskerton Junction, Staythorpe Crossing and Newark Castle Si…
