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Projects · South London£7m Sydenham cable project tunnels under railway without stopping trains
UK Power Networks replaced 9 km of 33,000-volt cables between Sydenham Park and Churchfields, using horizontal drilling to avoid disrupting rail services. The £7 million scheme, part of a wider £30 million upgrade, installed new ducts to future-proof local electricity supplies.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonUpper Rainham Road roadworks cause delays until 21 August
Eleven days of roadworks on Upper Rainham Road in Hornchurch began on 10 August, causing likely delays until 21 August. UK Power Networks is responsible, but no explanation for the works has been provided. Nearby streets also face disruption from separate utility projects.
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Projects · South London£7m power cable upgrade completed under South London railway and tramlines
UK Power Networks has installed 9 km of 33 kV cables beneath roads, tramlines and a live railway in South London, costing £7 million. The project used horizontal directional drilling to minimise disruption to residents and transport services, while future-proofing the local electricity network.
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