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Network Rail chief executive David Higgins and Wales route managing director Mark Langman are to visit 16 apprentices gaining valuable work experience on the Welsh railways.

Farmers across Wales are being urged to ‘See Track, Think Train’ when they use the 1,200 level crossings across the country.

There are 16 places available on the 2013 Network Rail advanced apprenticeship scheme in Wales, the company announced today.

Network Rail today committed to continuing the biggest investment in Welsh railway infrastructure since the Victorian era. Its plans will reduce costs and deliver more passengers on time than ever before – but the company also warned that tough choices need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges.

• Network Rail sets out biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era

• Almost £1bn investment to continue the modernisation of the entire network in Wales, including electrification of the main line to Swansea and the Valleys network

A total of 40 people have been involved in slips, trips and falls on stations along the Wales route, according to the latest figures published by Network Rail.

Work is to commence this week on a £5.1m project to improve Llandudno Station in North Wales. Mark Langman, Network Rail’s Wales route managing director, said: “This very important project to enhance Llandudno station will regenerate and revitalise this area of the town."