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Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ will be starting work this weekend to prepare the railway line through Bath for the arrival of electrification and a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.

Over the next 18 months Network Rail will be making significant changes to Paddington station to provide passengers with new and improved facilities and ultimately a better travelling experience.

Three newborn osprey chicks have been busy feathering their nest following a fifth successful year of hatchings for a conservation project in mid Wales.

Over 400 members of the public braved the heavy rain on Sunday to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk across the iconic Royal Albert Bridge in celebration of its refurbishment by Network Rail.

A new campaign urging people to keep their dogs on a lead near level crossings has been launched today by Network Rail in partnership with Dogs Trust, as it revealed there have been more than 180 incidents of near misses* between dog walkers and trains and five fatalities in the past five years.

Network Rail is inviting members of the public to a safety event to discuss the level crossing in Wem town centre.

A total of 41 new apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams in depots across the West to start their on-the-job training after successfully completing their first year of the award-winning Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

An award-winning Welsh apprentice is encouraging young people across Wales to start an exciting career in engineering.