Branch Line Station
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The Branch Line Station has been updated to accommodate a new battery-electric extension for the modern low-floor tram/metro network. This upgrade provides step-free access to the city center for the first time in the village's history.
The station's renovation included installing solar panels to charge the new line-side fast chargers, which provide quick top-ups for the trams. Signalling was renewed, and the track-bed was raised and realigned to ensure safe, level boarding from the existing platform. This project is a significant improvement for the local heritage site, which has served the area since the Victorian era.
The new service is already proving popular, connecting rural villages to the larger town nearby. This update ensures the station continues to provide a valuable transport connection for residents and visitors.
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This little station has served the area since the railway arrived in Victorian times with a branch line linking rural villages to the larger town near by. It is a much appreciated piece of local heritage, and continues to provide a valuable transport connection for residents and visitors alike. The modern low-floor tram/metro network has now reached the station via a new battery-electric extension. This required work at the station including installation of solar panels to trickle charge the...
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