Network Rail is getting ready to embark on a major stage of the 1.2 billion GBP upgrade of the East Coast Main Line, which is the biggest investment into one of the country’s key rail arteries in a generation.

Over the course of three months, railway workers will simplify the track layout outside of London King’s Cross in order to reduce congestion and create more reliable, punctual journeys.

Network Rail to begin works at London King’s Cross station as part of the 1.2 billion GBP East Coast Main Line upgrades

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The majority of the work will begin in March and continue until June. There will be no trains running into or out of King’s Cross on 26/27/28 February, 23/24/25 April and 4/5/6 June. Normal traffic will resume on 7 June. During the remaining period trains will still be able to run to and from King’s Cross, albeit with slightly reduced services.

Upon completion of the works, 6km of new track and more than 15km of overhead lines will have been installed.

In order to prepare for the reduced services, Network Rail is making changes to the signalling and tracks in the area. This is the work that is taking place on 26/27/28 February. All passengers travelling on LNER services must have a seat reservation. Grand Central and Hull Trains will resume operations on 1 March.
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