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Employees from Network Rail visited a number of Newport schools this week in a bid to bridge the skills gap and inspire a new generation of children into rail careers.

Over 40 tonnes of soot has been removed from the Severn Tunnel – an important milestone in the preparatory work ahead of a six week project to upgrade the railway running through the 130-year-old tunnel this autumn.

Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the recently renovated locomotive tours return to Wales next week.

Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the recently renovated locomotive tours visit Wales next week.

Network Rail has announced the appointment of Andy Thomas as route managing director for Wales route.

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel between Newport and Shrewsbury as Network Rail embarks on upgrade works over six consecutive weekends beginning on 11 June.

Bridgend school children have been learning about the dangers of the railway through interactive sessions hosted by Network Rail this month.

Beresford Road Bridge in Cardiff city centre will close to road traffic from July 23 until spring 2017, as essential work to upgrade the railway continues.