Wales & Western news
Severn Tunnel reopens to passengers as iconic milestone to prepare South Wales Mainline for electrification is completed
The Severn Tunnel reopened to rail passengers yesterday (Saturday, 22 October) following the completion of six weeks of upgrade work to prepare it for electrification, which will result in more seats and faster, more reliable journeys for passengers.
Three quarters of Network Rail’s orange army delivering iconic Severn Tunnel electrification project are from Wales
Three quarters of Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ preparing the Severn Tunnel for electrification as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan are from Wales.
Reading passengers learn more about benefits of railway alliance
Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) hosted the second in a series of alliance roadshow events at Reading station on Friday, 14 October, giving passengers the chance to find out more about the ways in which the two organisations are working together to improve rail services for passengers.
Residents reminded of Royal Wootton Bassett bridge closures for essential railway upgrade work
Residents in Royal Wootton Bassett are reminded of temporary road diversions from Monday, 24 October while Network Rail carry out work in preparation for the arrival of a new fleet of bigger, faster and greener electric trains.
Network Rail Wales and Natural Resources Wales make tracks for partnership working
Communities in Wales will benefit from reduced flood risk and better rail links, thanks to a new agreement between Network Rail Wales and Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
Passengers advised to check before they travel as weekend work to improve railway in South Wales continues
Passengers travelling throughout South Wales during weekends in October are being advised to check before they travel as Network Rail carries out essential work to improve the reliability of services, as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.
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