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Rail passengers can look forward to better journeys as Network Rail’s work to improve and upgrade the railway in the Thames Valley and south west continues over the spring bank holiday weekend (28-30 May).

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 travels from London Paddington to Salisbury this weekend.

A new voluntary Rail Ambassador scheme for young people has been jointly launched by Network Rail and British Transport Police to help improve safety near the railway.

Residents in Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, are reminded that Dodington Road bridge will be temporarily closed from Monday 23 May to enable Network Rail to carry out work in preparation for the arrival of a new fleet of electric trains.

Children across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been learning all about the dangers of the railway during a series of educational sessions presented by Network Rail.

Corsham residents are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about two railway improvement projects in the town as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

Network Rail has begun essential preparations for a brand new fleet of faster, greener and quieter electric trains with the temporary closure of a Newport City Centre road bridge, to make headroom for the new trains.

Passengers and residents in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, will soon benefit from a more reliable level crossing on Alstone Lane as Network Rail prepares to carry out a full renewal of the crossing’s equipment.