New footbridge in Stroud will make crossing safer

Network Rail is improving safety for pedestrians in Stroud by installing a new railway footbridge to replace two footpath crossings at Beards Lane and Downfield Road.

The new footbridge coincides with the project to re-instate the double track between Swindon and Kemble and install additional signals between Kemble and Standish, which will increase capacity on this busy route.

This increased capacity is required to allow for predicted growth along this route over the next 30 years and will give Network Rail a better diversionary route for trains to and from Wales.


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