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Network Rail has thanked passengers for their patience during the successful upgrade work between Wrexham and Chester.

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Bolina Road reopened to the public following a major transformation by the Network Rail team working on the Bermondsey Dive Under, a vital new piece of infrastructure in south London.

Network Rail is progressing plans to take visitors onto the Forth Bridge for the first time, focussing on delivery of a ‘bridge climb’ experience in South Queensferry.

Network Rail has today (Tuesday 4 April) thanked neighbours and passengers for their patience after railway upgrade work was completed through Poulton-le-Fylde over recent weekends.

Penn Road footpath level crossing in Aylesbury has been closed, helping to make the railway in the town safer for local people.

Residents and passengers are being reminded of road and station closures and changes to train services while Network Rail replaces a railway bridge in Albrighton.

• Network Rail supports around 2,108 local jobs in Wales and the Welsh borders and last year £33.3 million was spent with 87 local businesses
• Arriva Trains Wales has committed more than £31 million to date to help enhance the passenger experience on the railway in Wales and the Welsh borders.
• £100 million spent every single week by Network Rail on improving the railway in Britain