The bridge was replaced by a 100-strong team of TRU engineers in just 118 hours. The new structure, which weighed 200 tonnes, was moved into position in one piece by a self-propelled modular transport (SPMT) vehicle. Once in position, new tracks and over 270 tonnes of ballast were laid before the railway was handed back – on time – ready for passenger services to resume.
Take a look at this achievement taking place in this video:
The use of these SPMTs helped to minimise bridge removal and construction time, reducing the risks from bad weather and shortening the amount of road and railway closure time needed, which reduced the impacts on the local community and rail passengers.
The Upgrade is transforming journeys across the North by better connecting towns and cities with more frequent, faster, greener trains, running on a better, cleaner and more reliable railway between York, Leeds and Manchester.
We thank the local community in Osmondthorpe for their patience and understanding while this vital upgrade work took place.
