CHILTERN ROUTE CLOSED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS

Published at 12:09 on Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Tags: Chiltern, Disruption, Network Rail

 Network Rail

A large landslip near Harbury Tunnel is to keep the line closed between Banbury and Leamington Spa for several weeks.


Network Rail specialist engineers are currently assessing the landslide – which is still slowly moving – to determine the scale of the problem. Remote sensing techniques are being used to monitor the landslide and remedial works will begin as soon as it is safe to do so.

Mark Carne, chief executive of Network Rail said: "This is a massive incident and I am making sure we have all the resources we need to tackle this problem. Our safety precautions ensured the railway was shut before there was any risk to passengers. Looking forward, our focus is on making sure the site is safe before our engineers move any of the affected earthworks.

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