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Network Rail engineers will be busy carrying out a range of projects across the Wales & Borders route over Christmas – but the good news for passengers is that the work is scheduled to take place when the railway is closed.

Network Rail is urging level crossing users to be aware of the risk when crossing ahead of a timetable change that will see more trains running on the South Wales Main Line, as well as changes to the timings of services throughout the day.

Passengers are urged to check before they travel between Machynlleth and Pwllheli next month, when Network Rail will be carrying out essential engineering work on the Cambrian Line.

Network Rail is urging drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ and take better care on the roads as it emerged several of Britain’s most bashed bridges are on the South Wales Main Line.

Network Rail has joined forces with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast to launch a local railway unit dedicated to North Wales: Rheilffordd Gogledd Cymru.

Passengers are urged to check before they travel between Bridgend and Cardiff on three Sundays in November and December, when Network Rail will be carrying out essential engineering work.

Passengers are urged to check before they travel between Swansea and Llandrindod later this month, when Network Rail will be carrying out essential engineering work at a viaduct on the Heart of Wales Line.

The Cambrian line is expected to open for normal services from Monday following the tragic rail accident earlier this week, Network Rail and Transport for Wales announced today.