Temple Meads prepares for track electrification

Temple Meads prepares for track electrification

Never having had the desire to learn to drive, I’m reliant on the railways for long distance travel and follow all developments on the iron road with great interest.

At present the Great Western line from Paddington to Bristol and South Wales is to be electrified in coming years and preparatory works are already well underway all along the route.

To be able to accommodate the power lines serving the tracks, the redundant Royal Mail conveyor at the west end of Bristol Temple Meads has been removed in recent weeks.

Network Rail has just released the video below which documents these works at Temple Meads.

Author: Steve Woods

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