New Safety Fence erected on busy railway line

Following complaints from local residents I have secured new fencing adjacent to the railway bridge on Marsh House Lane.

I received reports of youths accessing the railway line due to the damaged fencing. Apart from putting themselves at risk, residents of Hume St had complained that some youths used the vantage point of the railway line to throw missiles into back gardens causing damage to property and belongings.

Substantial work to the bridge has recently been undertaken leading to the recent closure of this stretch of Marsh House Lane. I contacted Nicki Mayers, Network Rail -Community Relations North West to request that new safety fencing be erected as part of the upgrade works.

I am pleased that this new section of fencing will increase security and am grateful to Network Rail for their quick response to this issue.

Whilst we can never rule out the possibility of individuals accessing the rail line the fence will act as a physical barrier and will hopefully contribute to a safer and more secure railway line.”