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Three historical railway bridges in Devon have been given makeovers thanks to a £243,000 investment by the Historical Railways Estate (HRE). Share this article Published 14 Feb 2023 Wortha Mill Bridge on Dartmoor, Broadpark Road Bridge at Brentor and Castle Bridge Exeter have all received essential attention to ensure they retain their distinct characters while remaining safe for years to come. An extensive programme of works at the bridges has included masonry repairs, repointing brickwork…

We'll replace and relocate the control system for the pumping station on the A421 at Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire, following severe flooding during 2024. Start date Mid February 2025 End date August 2025 Cost TBC Latest updates Overview Documents Latest updates 16 July 2025 Closures from late July to early August Our on-going work to replace the control system for the pumping station on the A421 at Marston Moretaine is progressing well, and we’ll begin the final phase this month. …

Find out about our £2m legacy fund open to all non-for-profit groups in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Social Value Fund  Available for all not-for-profit groups and organisations, the £1.7 million Social Value Fund (with grants between £15,000 and £200,000) is designed to maximise the wider benefits of the scheme in the local area.  The fund is open to any project that delivers positive value, benefits and a lasting legacy for local people, the community, the environment, or the economy. We…

The Dartford Crossing, also known as the A282, connects directly at both ends with the M25 London Orbital Motorway, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. Carrying over 50 million vehicles a year, the Dartford Crossing is designed to handle 135,000 vehicles a day, but the average is now 150,000 a day – with the busiest days seeing up to 180,000 vehicles using it. We’re carrying out an extensive programme of repairs and maintenance work over the next several years to keep journeys safe and reli…

A well-known local landmark, Christow Station Railway Bridge sits in the small village of Doddiscombsleigh, Devon. Constructed over 100 years ago using yellow glazed bricks, this unusual bridge received some much-needed repairs in autumn 2022. Share this article Location: Doddiscombsleigh, Devon Contractor: Hammond (ECS) Ltd Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2023 History Christow Station Railway Bridge formed part of the Teign Valley branch railway that was built in two halves by…

Highlighting plants and wildlife that have found a habitat on our land In this section We can make use of our network of green land to: reconnect habitats reverse the decline in biodiversity help wildlife thrive across a wider landscape Here are pictures of some of the plants and animals found on our land - and the habitats we create for them.   1 / 8 Five Spot Burnet Moth Location: Yorkshire and North East The five spots on this moth's wings are a warning to predators, as it contains…

Once part of the Marefield Junction to Leicester Belgrave Road, the bridge opened to rail traffic at the same time as Belgrave Road station in 1882 and was used primarily to transport iron ore. Share this article Location: Ulverscroft Road, Leicester Status: Completed History Leicester Belgrave Road was the Great Northern Railway terminus in Leicester, England. The main services were to Peterborough and Grantham. The line closed in 1962 and the area has changed significantly since then. (B…

We want to provide our customers with as much information as possible about our work on the Historical Railways Estate. As part of this we publish our forward programme of maintenance work and the assessment reports we use to prioritise our maintenance activity online. We have a major works programme for the Historical Railways Estate which includes schemes that have been identified for work in the next 5 years. It makes up a small proportion of our overall programme of maintenance to keep HRE …

Benton Bridge was constructed in 1903 and carries an unclassified road over the former Fairfield Loop branch line. Share this article Location: Ilford, London Open to the public? Yes Status: In development History Benton Bridge was constructed back in 1903 in Ilford, North London. Below, the bridge was used by trains on the Great Eastern Railway (GER) - connecting Ilford to Woodford. The GER built the line to foster suburban growth in Edwardian Ilford and Chigwell; the results were mixed. …

A rare survivor from the heyday of the Edinburgh and Hawick Railway, this listed footbridge was closed for public use following safety concerns. A brighter future awaits it, thanks to our restoration work. Share this article Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders Contractor: Balfour Beatty Open to the public? Yes Completion: Autumn 2023 History The railway opened in 1849 and formed the first part of the line from Edinburgh to Carlisle. Through Galashiels the line became known as the Waver…