5 September 2022
Peter Aldous visits Somerleyton swing bridge with Network Rail Anglia

Peter Aldous visits Somerleyton swing bridge to learn about the upgrades Network Rail Anglia are making on three swing bridges at Reedham, Somerleyton and Oulton Broad.

These swing bridges are a key piece of infrastructure, keeping both rail and boat traffic moving in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Network Rail Anglia are upgrading the bridges to improve reliability for passengers using the Wherry Lines and reduce disruption for boat users.

This work will make the bridges less prone to faults, reducing the current maintenance costs and will be able to operate more reliably throughout the year for passengers. It will also benefit river traffic by providing more reliable access to the local waterways and support the local economy, especially throughout summer as tourists are welcomed to the area.

The three bridges are an important part of our railway heritage and work to the internal elements of the bridges will be carried out whilst also maintaining the current look-and-feel of each bridge.