On 01/02/2016 20:36, Jim Chisholm wrote:
Have I missed this being reported he

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/20...aves-way-GOBE/

"Vital work paves the way for electrification of the Gospel Oak to
Barking line"
...
"Due to the scale and complex nature of the work, a phased eight-month
closure of the line is necessary, starting in June 2016. This consists
of a part closure from early June to late September 2016 with trains
running between Gospel Oak and South Tottenham during weekdays, and a
full closure of the line from October 2016 to early February 2017"

No mention of benefits of electrified route for freight.


Why should it? Surely the point of the press release is to make the
travelling public aware that their journeys are going to be disrupted so
they can plan appropriately.

A container of hoes (other garden tools are available) has no such concerns.