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A bee bank has been installed next to a repaired sink hole in Ayrshire as part of efforts to enhance biodiversity on and near the railway.
Network Rail Scotland completed emergency repair works last year on a section of the line between Kilmarnock and Barassie after the large hole appeared close to the tracks. Following completion of these works, a team from Network Rail and Scottish Woodlands has worked to install the bee bank. (Permalink) Bee bank Gatehead Network Rail Scottish Woodlands |
An Ayrshire railway line is set to re-open following extensive work to repair a void that opened up close to the tracks.
(Permalink) Barassie Collapsed culvert Gatehead Kilmarnock Kilmarnock and Troon Railway Void Gatehead: Following discovery of a void alongside the track of the Kilmanock to Barassie line the railway was closed for investigations. While the line was closed, engineers also brought forward planned work on ... Gatehead: Passenger and freight services will be able to run on the line between Kilmarnock and Barrassie from Monday.
The route had been closed for investigation and repair work after the hole was discovere ... Gatehead: Track lifted following discovery of void at Gatehead. Excavations of the site uncovered an historic culvert lying underneath the railway which has now been replaced with a modern equivalent to allow t ... |
Rail bosses admit line repairs 'a complex task' as Ayrshire sinkhole disruption continues.
(Permalink) Barassie Cancellations Gatehead Kilmarnock Kilmarnock and Troon Railway Mine workings Sinkhole |
Rail bosses admit line repairs a complex task as Ayrshire sinkhole disruption continues.
(Permalink) Barassie Gatehead Kilmarnock Kilmarnock and Troon Railway Sinkhole |