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A major milestone was reached last month when platforms 0-6 reopened and work began on platforms 7-11.
Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain s railway infrastructure.
Ed Akers, principal programme sponsor for Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade, said: “Major progress is being made every day at King’s Cross as we complete work across the second half of the station and fast approach June 7.
“Upgrading the track layout will allow more trains to enter and exit the station, reduce congestion and bring more reliable journeys. With just one three-day closure to go, we want to thank passengers for their continued patience throughout the project.”
The cross-Channel rail operator said it has reached a financing agreement with its shareholders and banks.
This includes French state rail company SNCF, which is the company’s majority shareholder.
The UK sold its Eurostar stake to private companies for £757 million in 2015, and the Government resisted pressure to contribute to the bailout.
Eurostar said in November it was ‘fighting for its survival’ (Victoria Jones/PA)
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told MPs in February that the Government was “very keen for Eurostar to survive” but insisted “it’s not our company” and its difficulties were “the shareholders’ problem to resolve”.
Following the announcement of the rescue deal, chief executive Jacques Damas said: “Everyone at Eurostar is encouraged by this strong show of support from our shareholders and banks which will allow us to continue to provide this important service for passengers.
1/4 Network Rail has completed the latest stage of the £1.5bn Midland Main Line upgrade
2/4 It involves the biggest improvements to the line since it was built
3/4 Work will make way for electrification between London St Pancras International and Corby
4/4 Electric trains are more environmentally friendly than diesel trains
Network Rail has completed the latest stage of the £1.5bn Midland Main Line upgrade, which involves the biggest improvements to the line since it was built.
Work has been carried out to install new overhead line equipment between Bedford and Corby, as well as improvements to station platforms and major work to upgrade bridges on the route to make way for electrification between London St Pancras International and Corby.
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