Wales & Western: Wales & Borders news
Passengers reminded to check before travelling as transformation of Ebbw Vale line continues
Network Rail and Transport for Wales are urging passengers to plan ahead during a 19-day temporary closure of the line in May and June.
Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route puts passengers and freight at the heart of a new five-year plan for the railway
Network Rail today published its £5.2bn, five-year plan (2024-29, Control Period 7 - CP7) for the railway in Wales and Western, that sees £1.9bn investment in the Wales and Borders route, that will focus on tackling climate change, improving train performance from current levels, investing in things that matter most to passengers and freight users, and making our ‘green’ railway, even greener.
Rail passengers urged to check before travelling between Cardiff and Newport following severe lineside fire
Minor disruption continues as Network Rail engineers work around the clock to repair extensive damage to signalling equipment and overhead wires.
Network Rail starts crucial Cambrian line improvements in time for busy summer period
Passengers are being urged to check before they travel between Saturday 6 and Monday 22 May as Network Rail carries out vital track and viaduct work between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury on the Cambrian line.
Delight for community as level crossing improved and made safer
A community in Ty Ddu, Radnorshire, are now benefitting from an improved and safer level crossing after Network Rail installed new miniature stop lights – the first of its kind on the Heart of Wales line.
Network Rail is pleased to confirm the appointment of three new directors in the Wales & Western region who will play a key role in delivering a safer, more reliable, and more resilient railway.
Nick Millington MBE moves into the permanent role of route director on the Wales and Borders route. Marcus Jones has been appointed as the new route director for the Western route, alongside Sophie Bancroft who takes on the role of operations director, also for the Western route.
Network Rail are taking the lead in reminding dog walkers to stay safe on level crossings across Wales & Borders
This reminder comes ahead of the Easter weekend following a 200% rise in dog walker incidents on level crossings in the past year
No crane no gain: Network Rail install first part of new fully accessible footbridge at Llanhilleth station
Engineers from Network Rail and contractors, AmcoGiffen, completed lifting a fifteen-piece footbridge using a mobile 230-tonne-crane at Llanhilleth, South Wales, last week.
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