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A vital milestone in the work to upgrade Bridge Street bridge in Newport city centre, in preparation for a new fleet of electric trains, was completed at the weekend.

Plans for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow project have been well received by stakeholders, passengers and the business community, according to a recent consultation by Network Rail.

Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel this weekend as all services between Cardiff Central station and Bristol Parkway will be affected by essential electrification work on the South Wales Mainline – all part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

The 130-year-old Severn Tunnel will close for six weeks from Monday (12 September) to upgrade it in preparation for a fleet of brand new electric trains, which will result in more seats and faster, more reliable train journeys – all part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger, better railway for passengers

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Network Rail has issued a level crossing safety warning urging the public to be extra vigilant when using crossings, while the Severn Tunnel is closed for essential upgrade work.