The signalling between Portobello and Edinburgh Waverley has been successfully upgraded by Network Rail as part of a £32 million upgrade.
Over Christmas, new signalling equipment was installed at Portobello Junction, which will help improve the reliability of the line.
This work also marks the completion of the multi-million-pound investment which has been implemented over the last three years.
The work was carried out while the railway was already closed, so no services were disrupted, and services are running well along the line following reopening on the 27th December.
“The Signalling system is our ‘hidden’ asset and is critical to how we run the railway. It keeps trains moving safely and efficiently, so maintaining and upgrading these systems is one of our most important responsibilities.
“We’re constantly reviewing our infrastructure to identify where improvements will make the biggest difference for passengers. In this case, the equipment had reached the end of its life, so it was vital to replace it and take the opportunity to upgrade supporting infrastructure at the same time.
“These improvements will reduce the risk of faults and help deliver more reliable journeys across the route. It’s a significant investment in the performance of the railway and in the experience of the people who rely on it.”
Dan Holder, Head of Engineering and Asset Management for Network Rail Scotland
