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Firefighters and ambulance crews will now be able to reach emergencies in the Severn Tunnel much faster as they now have a dedicated road-to-rail vehicle thanks to Network Rail.

Network Rail has finished the first stage of a £25m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct to protect it for local people and visitors in the future

The central section of the Heart of Wales line has today (2 November) been handed back for services to return running on Tuesday 3 November after Network Rail completed a huge recovery effort of the line after extensive storm damage at Llandrindod Wells in August

The £25m upgrade restoration of Barmouth Viaduct, which is a vital transport link for North West Wales, is set to be extended by 48 hours to allow more work to be carried out while passenger numbers are lower because of the firebreak lockdown

Since the beginning of 2020, Network Rail has seen an increase in level crossing misuse around South West Wales, including a collision between a car and a moving train

Network Rail and Transport for Wales are using creative new technology and innovation to help keep rail services running this autumn.

A Network Rail project director has been awarded an MBE, as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s list, for his incredible charity fundraising efforts and for his dedication to safety in the rail industry.

Network Rail’s £25m upgrade of Barmouth Viaduct will see the historic landmark protected for local people and visitors for generations to come