Wales & Western: Wales & Borders news
Severn Tunnel reopens to passengers as iconic milestone to prepare South Wales Mainline for electrification is completed
The Severn Tunnel reopened to rail passengers yesterday (Saturday, 22 October) following the completion of six weeks of upgrade work to prepare it for electrification, which will result in more seats and faster, more reliable journeys for passengers.
Three quarters of Network Rail’s orange army delivering iconic Severn Tunnel electrification project are from Wales
Three quarters of Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ preparing the Severn Tunnel for electrification as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan are from Wales.
Network Rail Wales and Natural Resources Wales make tracks for partnership working
Communities in Wales will benefit from reduced flood risk and better rail links, thanks to a new agreement between Network Rail Wales and Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
Passengers advised to check before they travel as weekend work to improve railway in South Wales continues
Passengers travelling throughout South Wales during weekends in October are being advised to check before they travel as Network Rail carries out essential work to improve the reliability of services, as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.
Cambrian Coast line between Barmouth and Tywyn reopens following viaduct fire
The line between Barmouth and Tywyn in North Wales reopened today (Monday 10 October) following a fire on Barmouth Viaduct last week.
Cambrian Coast line between Barmouth and Tywyn closed until next week following viaduct fire
The line between Barmouth and Tywyn in North Wales is closed following a fire on Barmouth Viaduct early this morning (Tuesday 4 October).
New apprenticeship opportunities across Wales and the borders as Network Rail expands scheme
Network Rail has announced that their Advanced Apprenticeship scheme is to expand by 50% in 2017, with new opportunities to join the scheme available across Wales and the borders.
Residents in Wales putting lives at risk by using phones on transport network
New figures from Network Rail¹ reveal more than a fifth of people reported having a near miss or accident when using a mobile phone around the transport network in Wales.
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