29th June 2004

 

A track tamping machine is seen ay work on the section of line parallel with Northfleet station. In the immediate foreground are the now disused sidings of Blue Circle (Portland Cement). © David Glasspool

 

14th February 2005

 

This southward view from 14th February 2005 shows the bridge carrying the North Kent Line over the high speed lines, the completion of ballasting and the on-going installation of catenary masts. © David Glasspool

 

27th July 2005

 

A view towards the Thames Tunnels shows the catenary and wires in place, and track fully ballasted. The layout here is interesting: note that the third track from the left has its own independent masts feeding it the wire, whilst the outer flanking lines are served by gantries. © David Glasspool