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Network Rail has made substantial progress in repairing the railway network across the Wales and Borders route following Storm Ciara, Storm Dennis and additional rainfall this week.

Network Rail continues its work across Wales following Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis to repair and reopen the lines affected. A reduced number of closures and disruptions remain in place.

Network Rail continues to work around the clock on the Wales and Borders route following the recent two storms, and the current 24-hours of additional rainfall, to repair and reopen lines affected, although some closures and disruption remains in place.

Network Rail has worked around the clock on the Wales and Borders route following Storm Dennis to reopen lines affected by flooding, although some closures and disruption remains in place with more heavy rain forecast this week.

Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday.

Storm Ciara resulted in strong winds, intense rainfall and flooding across Wales over the weekend. This extreme weather event caused damage to the Cambrian Line and passengers are being urged to check journeys before they travel.

Storm Ciara, which bought 90mph winds, extreme rainfall, and flooding across Wales, has caused extensive damage on the Conwy Valley Line, north of Llanrwst.

Network Rail and Transport for Wales have issued joint information ahead of Storm Ciara, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Wales and Borders route this weekend.