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VIDEO: Successful test lift of 160-tonne metallic span marks countdown to final stage of Barmouth viaduct restoration
Preparation is underway for the final stage of Network Rail’s multi-million-pound refurbishment of the iconic North Wales viaduct, with work on the metallic elements taking place from Saturday 2 September, for 13-weeks.
Network Rail will carry out essential maintenance to make journeys more reliable in Kemble, Gloucestershire, from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 August
Services between Swindon and Gloucester will be affected with no direct services between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa.
Further reliability boost for rail services between Newport and Gloucester as Network Rail completes second phase of multi-million-pound resilience scheme
The Severn Estuary line has today (Friday 18 August) reopened after three weeks of 24/7 work to mitigate the impact of weather-related landslips that will improve train performance, reduce delays, and ensure the highest level of reliability for passengers and freight services.
Four-car-trains return to Cambrian Railway Line for first time in six years thanks to collaborative efforts of ‘Local Railways Partnership’
Local passengers and tourists will benefit from enhanced comfort, capacity and connectivity, on peak services on the scenic Welsh coast line, over the summer holidays, as well as the launch of a brand-new window seat audio guide.
Passengers reminded to check before they travel between Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire as three-week major resilience scheme continues from Monday
Network Rail and its contractor, AmcoGiffen, will begin working round the clock on the Severn Estuary line to improve resilience from Monday 31 July to Friday 18 August.
Network Rail and Natural Resource Wales’ partnership ‘on track’ to securing a greener future, combating climate change and improving rail links for passengers
The two organisations have solidified their commitment to working more closely together following the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Passengers reminded to check before they travel as essential track maintenance work due to start in Wrexham from this weekend
Network Rail, alongside contractors, Colas Rail, will be installing new track, over four consecutive weekends, between Wrexham Central and Wrexham General stations to help improve reliability of the line.
Network Rail and British Transport Police double arrests of cable theft criminals as cost to taxpayer exceeds £1m in last six months
Stepped up security, drones and forensic marking agents have led to seven arrests since January 2023 as the rail industry cracks down on dangerous, disruptive and costly crime.
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