New update service for Wiltshire people living near train lines
The opt-in service is available to homes within 500m of a Network Rail route
People living near a train line in Wiltshire are able to sign up for digital notifications about rail works in their area.
The new service, which is free to opt-in, is available to anyone living within 500m of a railway line across Network Rails Wessex route.
It's aim is to keep people updates with 'real time' information about work being carried out in their neighbourhood, with emphasis on those that may cause disturbance, in a clear, accessible and timely fashion.
It's part of a wider national initiative that will benefit Network Rail’s 25 million neighbours nationwide.
Mark Goodall, Network Rail’s Wessex route director, said: “I’m delighted that we’re rolling out this new service for our lineside neighbours across the Wessex route and strongly encourage people to sign up.
“We’re committed to keeping the communities we serve up to date on any planned or emergency work and this free digital notification service will undoubtedly play a key role in complementing the existing ways we communicate.
“The new scheme also has the added benefit of saving the railway £1.65 per print letter – funds that instead can be reinvested elsewhere on the network. Letters will of course still be used for those not able to access on-line systems.”
Sarah Sanders, head of contact and community, Network Rail said: “We are working hard providing as much notice as possible about our projects, whether its general maintenance or engineering upgrades.
“Our digital notification system is a step-change in the way we engage with our communities and neighbours as part of our vision to deliver a simpler, better, greener railway.”