Major works set to take place at Chesterfield railway station this Christmas as £3.3m project continues
Major works will take place at Chesterfield railway station on Christmas Day and Boxing Day – as a £3.3m project by Network Rail continues.
Christmas will see major strides made on a Network Rail project at Chesterfield railway station – part of the £160 million in railway investment being made across the country over the festive season.
The main work involved in strengthening two platforms at Chesterfield station will take place. The £3.3 million project will see 40-metre sections of platforms 1 and 2 reconstructed to provide better structural integrity – improving passenger experience and reducing maintenance costs in the long-term.
These works will be carried out between 10.30pm on Christmas Eve and the early hours of December 27 – meaning there is no impact on passenger services calling at Chesterfield.
Karen Duffy, Network Rail operations director for the North & East route, said: “This Christmas and new year, we’re making major strides on projects across the North & East route, as part of the national £130 million of investment to improve reliability and safety for passengers.
“These upgrades will help deliver a more resilient railway for the future. We’d like to thank passengers for their patience and encourage everyone to check before they travel.”