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Historic rail tunnels to be upgraded as electrification of the railway moves west
Network Rail’s orange army will be transforming the 130-year-old Severn and Patchway tunnels this autumn in preparation for the arrival of a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.
130-year-old Severn Tunnel to get railway upgrade
The 130-year-old Severn Tunnel will close for six weeks from mid-September to upgrade it in preparation for a fleet of brand new electric trains which will result in more seats and faster, more reliable journeys for passengers.
Residents invited to drop-in event as work starts to build bridge over the railway at Ufton Nervet
Network Rail’s orange army has reached the next milestone to improve safety at Ufton Nervet by beginning construction of the bridge to replace the level crossing.
Swindon railway engineer urges young people to consider a Network Rail apprenticeship
Apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn new skills and is prepared to work hard and get ahead. This is the message during National Apprenticeship Week from Jay Williams who completed his Network Rail apprenticeship in 2011.
Pupils make history at transformed Port Talbot Parkway railway station
School children made history on Friday 11 March when they buried a time capsule at the newly transformed Port Talbot Parkway station.
Residents invited to drop-in event about railway electrification work at Dodington Road bridge in Chipping Sodbury
Chipping Sodbury residents are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about work that will be taking place to prepare Dodington Road bridge for the arrival of a new fleet of electric trains.
Cowbridge Road railway bridge to get a facelift
Cowbridge Road Railway Bridge in Bridgend is being refurbished as part of Network Rail’s £40bn Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger, better, more reliable railway for passengers.
Better travelling experience for passengers as new footbridge opens at Pewsey station
Passengers travelling to and from Pewsey station will have an improved travelling experience after a new footbridge was installed by Network Rail and officially opened last Friday, 4 March, by Rail Minister and Devizes MP, Claire Perry.
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