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The railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury has fully reopened to passenger trains after engineers complete emergency repairs to a failed railway embankment.

Train services resumed this morning (Thursday 28 March) after ten days of essential round-the-clock work to upgrade track and drainage between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock.

Over 95% of Britain’s 10,000 miles of railway will be open for business this Easter - with some exceptions - as Network Rail engineers gear up for a £90m programme of work over the long weekend aimed at improving the railway for passengers and freight businesses.

• Last April saw a 25% increase in recorded trespass on the railway network and a huge 40% increase in incidents involving children¹
• Jump in numbers coincides with the school Easter holiday break and clocks going forward for British Summer Time
• Plea to the public to be BST this BST - Be Safe around the Tracks this British Summer Time

Passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as important engineering work on the East Suffolk line will take place over three consecutive weekends in April to maintain the reliability and safety of the line.

Network Rail teams are working to reopen a level crossing in Derbyshire after it was temporarily closed for emergency work following a road traffic collision.

A compilation of CCTV footage from level crossings in Worcestershire and the West Midlands catches vehicles and a pedestrian putting their lives at risk by forcing their way through barriers.

Network Rail is urging level crossing users at Talwrn Bach to remain vigilant as the busy Easter holiday period begins.