Wales & Western news
Welsh Secretary visits state-of-the-art Welsh operations centre to see how Network Rail is delivering a more reliable railway for passengers
Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb MP and Wales Office Minister Alun Cairns visited the Wales rail operating centre in Cardiff today to see how state-of-the-art technology makes running the railway more efficient and reliable for passengers.
Opportunity for the public to have their say on plans for a new link to Heathrow airport
People across the west, south west and Thames Valley can learn about and have their say at a series of public exhibitions being held this month, on plans for a new link connecting the railway into Paddington from the west with London Heathrow airport.
Stunning time-lapse footage shows a year in the life of the ‘orange army’ at Dawlish
On the first anniversary of the notorious storms at Dawlish, time-lapse photography shows the extensive work undertaken by Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ over the last year to restore the south west’s rail connection and make the area more resilient for the future.
Templars Firs footbridge in Royal Wootton Bassett is reopened
The footbridge over the railway at Templars Firs reopened yesterday, Monday 2 February, after work to prepare it for electrification was completed on time.
Brighter start to the day for pedestrians using Highfield Lane footpath in Maidenhead
Pedestrians using the footpath over the railway line at Highfield Lane in Maidenhead will notice that it is significantly brighter from today following the installation of a mural designed by pupils from Cox Green School.
Ashford Bowdler level crossing upgrade will make it safer for community
Network Rail is to upgrade and improve safety at Ashford Bowdler level crossing. The upgrade, which will see the current half barriers replaced by full barriers, is part of a £75 million project to modernise the railway between Newport and Shrewsbury, with new signalling technology installed along the route.
Campaign to improve safety at Pinhoe level crossing in Exeter
Local residents and other users of Pinhoe level crossing will be learning to stay safe on the railway during a campaign organised by Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP).
Easier access for passengers as work set to begin at Severn Tunnel Junction station
Passengers will benefit from a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today that work will soon begin to increase accessibility at Severn Tunnel Junction station by installing a new footbridge.
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