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WorldOxhey Grange footbridge removed by Network Rail
Network Rail has urgently removed the Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford over a weekend. Routine inspections revealed the bridge had deteriorated faster than expected, necessitating its immediate dismantling. A specialist crane was used for the operation, allowing the railway to reopen ahead of schedule.
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WorldFire and flood disrupt rail services between Watford and Euston
Rail services between Watford and London Euston faced significant disruption on 11 September due to a fire next to the track and a burst water main causing flooding at Watford High Street.
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Tube & Rail · LondonWest Coast Main Line section to close Sunday for bridge removal
A section of the West Coast Main Line between London Euston and Watford will be closed for most of Sunday 20 September. The closure is necessary for the urgent removal of the Oxhey Grange footbridge due to unexpected deterioration.
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