Severn Tunnel track panels see the light in new life at Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Severn Tunnel track maintenance (tamping) vehicle at work under the river estuary between England and Wales Network Rail media centre

Saved from the scrapheap and put out to pasture. The track that was removed from the Severn Tunnel during the recent renewal of the line will have a second life. Britain’s infrastructure agency Network Rail has repurposed and recycled high-quality track panels for use at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE). The former mainline track will be used for sidings.

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Severn Tunnel track panels see the light in new life at Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Severn Tunnel track maintenance (tamping) vehicle at work under the river estuary between England and Wales Network Rail media centre

Saved from the scrapheap and put out to pasture. The track that was removed from the Severn Tunnel during the recent renewal of the line will have a second life. Britain’s infrastructure agency Network Rail has repurposed and recycled high-quality track panels for use at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE). The former mainline track will be used for sidings.

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