Queen Street Tunnel completed just ahead of schedule
11 August 2016GREAT BRITAIN - Refurbishment works on the Queen Street Tunnel in Glasgow were finished on 5 August, three weeks ahead of schedule according to Network Rail. Work began in March.
The project to refurbish and upgrade the 1km-long tunnel involved renewing 1,800m of concrete slab track and the installation of 4km of new rails.
According to Network Rail, station platforms and track layouts were also extended and altered. Preparations were also made for the electrification of the main Glasgow to Edinburgh main line which is due to take place next year.
