A new project worth some £5 million that aims to bring improvements to the railway line between Blackburn and Clitheroe has been announced.
Construction workers in the area may like to know that the work will see new track and sleepers be laid out so that the speed limit can be increased and the noise level can be cut down.
Currently, trains are limited to just 20 mph along some sections of the track, but once the work is completed, this will rise to 45 mph.
According to the Lancashire Telegraph, some 11,661 yards of track will be given a new lease of life, with concrete or steel sleepers being put down in place of the current ones.
Workers may like to know that a 24-hour continuous shift pattern will be used to ensure that work is completed within the given time.
"Ultimately we are aiming to develop our service and ensure that our performance in this area is improved," the newspaper claims route director at Network Rail Peter Strachan said.
In related news, Network Rail earlier this month announced that major infrastructure work on the west coast main line is closer to completion.
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