Electrification Makes an Appearance on Borders Railway

Electrification makes an appearance on Borders Railway

After starting electrification work on the Borders Railway in February, Network Rail engineers have now begun installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed to supply power to new battery-electric trains.

Steel masts appear along Borders Railway as electrification project moves forward

Steel masts are appearing along the Borders Railway as a £26.2m electrification project moves towards battery-electric trains.

Borders Railway Electrification Starts to Take Shape as First Steel Masts Are Installed

Engineers have begun installing the first steel masts on the Borders Railway as part of a £26.2m electrification project between Edinburgh and Tweedbank, paving the way for battery-electric trains in the early 2030s.

Progress made on £26.2m electrification of Borders railway

Network Rail STEEL masts are being installed along the Borders railway as the project to electrify the line progresses. The £26.2 million Scottish Government investment will see 13km of the route between Edinburgh and Tweedbank electrified, ahead of the arrival of battery-electric trains in the early 2030s. Work began in March, with teams focused on installing the foundations for 350 new overhead line structures. Around half are now complete, wi…

First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway

The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains.