Progress report on North Dorset train line closure

We've been getting an update on the work's that been carried out on the West of England train line - while it's been shut between Salisbury and Yeovil.

The route closed on November 25th, with buses replacing trains through north Dorset stations like Sherborne and Gillingham.

Network Rail are due to be on site until this Sunday (10th December).

The bulk of the work has been to replace some old tracks, maintain level crossing, clear overhanging vegetation and install new cabling.

We're told engineers have installed 457 metres of new track at Gillingham station.

There's also been improvements to level crossings, including Hunts Path at Motcombe.

Train services are expected to be reinstated on Monday (11th December), as the South Western Railway winter timetable comes into effect.

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