Doubling up
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Doubling up
Image: © David Stowell Taken: 30 Aug 2006
The line from Coventry to Leamington Spa via Kenilworth used to be double track as far as Gibbet Hill (and thence double again from Kenilworth junction to Leamington). It was however singled from the point visible in the distance during the 1960s and reduced to a freight only line. Today this route is part of the main intercity passenger network and used to capacity so the 2nd track is being re-instated again as far as Gibbet Hill. This picture shows work in progress with the new track in place on the Right and a temporary connection in place for access. The line is closed for a few weeks to allow this work to take place.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.392733
Longitude
-1.516487