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Upgrades to the rail junction near the new Sizewell C nuclear power plant in east Suffolk have been completed. Over a period of nine days, work was carried out to enhance the Saxmundham junction on the east Suffolk line. This involved replacing the manually operated junction with a powered system and installing modern railway equipment, according to Network Rail.
The improvements aim to boost freight services to the Sizewell C construction site by increasing operational flexibility and overall railway performance along the route. A spokesperson from Network Rail highlighted these upgrades as key to supporting the logistics of the ongoing project.
Construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power facility began in 2024, following government approval granted two years earlier. The Saxmundham junction plays a crucial role by linking the Leiston branch line to the east Suffolk line, making it an important part of the transportation infrastructure for the site.
Sizewell C’s management has pledged to transport 60% of bulk construction materials via rail or sea. While the junction work was under way, passenger trains were temporarily replaced by buses. Network Rail expressed gratitude to those affected for their patience during the period of disruption
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