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On a busy day on the Cambrian coast, Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, unveiled a heritage plaque on the walkway next to Barmouth Viaduct and officially named a class 97 locomotive after Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway.

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel between Shrewsbury and Crewe on the late May Bank Holiday weekend when Network Rail will be carrying out essential track renewals near Wem station.

Network Rail is urging level crossing users to take extra care following a timetable change that will see more trains running on the line between Cardiff and Cheltenham, as well as changes to the timings of services throughout the day.

Network Rail has successfully installed the lift shafts and staircases on platforms 1 and 2 at Cwmbran station as works to make them fully accessible for the first time continue to progress. 

Network Rail has successfully installed the main span for the footbridge which will provide step-free access between the two platforms at Llanelli station.

Passengers are being asked to check before they travel between Carmarthen and Milford Haven/Fishguard Harbour next week when Network Rail will be carrying out essential work on the platforms at Clarbeston Road station.

Train services on the Conwy Valley Line in North Wales have resumed this morning (Saturday 13 April) following emergency repairs to flood damage.

Network Rail’s Wales and Western region today announced Tim Walden as its new capital delivery director.