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Passengers are being urged to check before they travel between Shrewsbury and Crewe on the late May Bank Holiday weekend when Network Rail will be carrying out essential track renewals near Wem station.

More than 21,000 trees and shrubs have been planted on the outskirts of Okehampton in the first phase of Network Rail’s project to protect the natural environment in the area.

Network Rail is urging level crossing users to take extra care following a timetable change that will see more trains running on the line between Cardiff and Cheltenham, as well as changes to the timings of services throughout the day.

Building of a new £23m Eastern Entrance at Bristol Temple Meads station is moving forward at pace, with the structure’s frame now complete.

A surprise was in store for an abseiling railway worker when he discovered a tawny owl nesting in a hole on Dawlish cliffs amid the bustle of a major worksite.

Network Rail has successfully installed the lift shafts and staircases on platforms 1 and 2 at Cwmbran station as works to make them fully accessible for the first time continue to progress. 

Network Rail has successfully installed the main span for the footbridge which will provide step-free access between the two platforms at Llanelli station.

Passengers are being advised to check before travelling for the next three weekends as Network Rail carries out essential track renewal around Slough station.