Work to begin on final phase of Wrexham to Chester rail project

The final phase of the North/South Wales major Enhancement rail programme set to begin Friday 24 March.

The final phase of a major Wrexham to Chester rail enhancement project is due to begin on Friday 24 May, which will deliver essential enhancements to the railway as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

The works include five miles of track redoubling between Wrexham and Chester, and is funded by Welsh Government.

The upgrade work will unlock the potential for more frequent services and shorter journeys between Cardiff and Holyhead, subject additional fleet being made available and limited-stop services being specified in the future.

Work will be undertaken on the railway between Rossett Junctom and Saltney Junction, with rail replacement services for passengers travelling between Wrexham and Chester and from North Wales to Chester.

Work is also due for completion by Friday 24 March at Broad Oak and Balderton, work will take place on two other level crossings in the area from  Saturday 25 March to Saturday 14 April.

Upgrade work on Green Lane and Pulford level crossings will see them benefit from safer, state-of-the-art obstacle detection systems. The crossings will be closed to pedestrians and road users  while the upgrade work takes place, with diversionary routes in place.

Francis McGarry, route delivery director for Network Rail Wales said: “We are pleased to be delivering the final phase of the North/South Wales Enhancement project, which will unlock the potential for faster and more frequent services between Holyhead and Cardiff.

“The work will also provide greater resilience and reliability on the railway, all part of our Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger and better railway for the growing number of passengers.

“With four level crossings set to be upgraded in the area, I would like to thank road and rail users for bearing with us whilst this improvement work takes place.

“We are working closely with our partners Arriva Trains Wales, who are providing a rail replacement bus service for passengers during this essential railway upgrade work.”

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