Key milestones reached on *Transpennine Route Upgrade*

Murphy, a key component of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) East Alliance, comprising Network Rail, Siemens, Systra, and VolkerRail, has reported substantial advancements on the critical Leeds-York section of the TRU. Over five consecutive weekends, the consortium executed several complex interventions essential for the project's electrification goals. Key achievements include the installation of 7.5km of overhead line equipment (OLE) wiring between Micklefield and Church Fenton, anticipating the imminent launch of electric passenger services in that corridor. Furthermore, the strategic demolition and replacement of the Station Road bridge in Cross Gates was completed to facilitate OLE deployment. Operational resilience and future flexibility were also enhanced through the renewal of 750m of track and the installation of a new track crossover between Killingbeck and Cross Gates. These milestones are foundational to delivering a 70-mile fully electric, digital railway across Northern England, promising enhanced capacity, reliability, and greener transport, with future plans also addressing crucial diversionary route upgrades. Read More