⚡ We've reached a major milestone electrifying the #MidlandMainLine.🙌 The first of 8 electrical substations has now been installed which will carry power up and down the line via high voltage overhead line equipment to trains from 2020. 🚄 #RailwayUpgradePlan | Network Rail

10K views · 115 reactions |  Before, during and after footage of the Midland Main Line Upgrade so far. We have laid over 30km of new track and installed over 300 masts, which will hold overhead line equipment. ➡ https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/lne-and-em/midland-main-line-improvement-programme/ #MidlandMainLine #RailwayUpgradePlan | Network Rail | Facebook

⚡ Completing over 60% of our Midland Main Line upgrade between Bedford and London. 🚁 Trialling a powerful new camera system in the sky. 👷‍♀️ And making the railway in Somerset more resilient to flooding. Watch the latest #WeekOnTheNetwork | Network Rail