Iconic Cumbrian viaduct to see £4.5m ‘synthetic timber’ upgrade

Eskmeals viaduct
Network Rail is upgrading the timbre beams along Eskmeals viaduct. Network Rail

Network Rail is investing £4.5 million (€5.24m) to safeguard the Cumbrian coast line against climate change by upgrading Eskmeals viaduct. The work will reportedly double the lifespan of the Victorian structure’s timber beams. However, the new timbers will be made from synthetic wood.

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Iconic Cumbrian viaduct to see £4.5m ‘synthetic timber’ upgrade

Eskmeals viaduct
Network Rail is upgrading the timbre beams along Eskmeals viaduct. Network Rail