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Charing Cross - Exclusive access to the track during a major rail renewal project

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It is one thing carrying out track renewals on the railway when it is being done away from urban centres. But when it is in the centre of the capital city on a section of railway that is amongst the busiest in the world, it is quite another.

Yet that is exactly what Network Rail and South Eastern are doing in a major, 22 day blockade to replace track and rebuild platforms between Waterloo East and Charing Cross.

And best of all, Green Signals was invited to go and walk the track to the works up close!

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This video provides an exclusive look at a major rail renewal project taking place in central London, focusing on track replacement and platform rebuilding between Waterloo East and Charing Cross. The work is being carried out by Network Rail and Southeastern as part of a 22-day blockade. Freightliner, Loram, and other operators are involved in the operation. The footage includes access to the track and highlights the challenges of conducting such large-scale infrastructure work in one of the busiest railway areas in the world.

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  • Platform ID XP2C71fVRls
  • Views 6,346
  • Date published 11 Aug 2026 16:32
  • Date added 14 Aug 2026 16:49
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