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The Conwy Valley line is expected to reopen in mid-April following weeks of extensive repair work needed as a result of damage caused by Storm Doris in February.

The final phase of the North/South Wales Enhancement project will begin on Friday 24 March, which will deliver essential enhancements to the railway between Wrexham and Chester as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

Mardy Road Bridge in Cardiff will close to road traffic from 20 March 2017 until autumn 2018, as essential work to upgrade the railway continues in preparation for a new fleet of electric trains which will improve journeys for passengers.

• The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Celebration of Talented Women in Wales conference took place at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on Monday 13 March.

• Two female Network Rail assistant asset engineers joined forces with leaders from business, academia and the Welsh Government to encourage girls to think about a career in rail engineering.

Platform 2 at Abergele and Pensarn station reopened on Sunday 12 March following the completion of enhancement works as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

School children in Torfaen are learning about the dangers of the railway through interactive sessions hosted in association with Network Rail this week.

Four level crossings will temporarily close this spring, while engineers work to deliver essential enhancements as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

Network Rail has completed essential work on the historic Cynghordy Viaduct in Llandovery, as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan.