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Network Rail today committed to continue the biggest investment in the West of England's railway since the Victorian era, reducing costs and delivering more passengers on time than ever before - but also warned that tough choices need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges.

• Five-year plan continues biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era
• £9bn investment includes electrification of the Great Western main line, paving the way for new trains and more seats

• Network Rail sets out biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era

• Almost £1bn investment to continue the modernisation of the entire network in Wales, including electrification of the main line to Swansea and the Valleys network

Three rail bridges in Slough and Hillingdon were demolished over the Christmas break as part of preparations for the arrival of new electric Crossrail trains.

Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris today (Friday 21 December) officially opened Britains first grade II listed plastic footbridge at Dawlish station.

A total of 243 people have been involved in slips, trips and falls on stations along the Western route, according to the latest figures published by Network Rail.

A total of 40 people have been involved in slips, trips and falls on stations along the Wales route, according to the latest figures published by Network Rail.

Passengers will have a chance to see what changes are in store for 2013 at a public exhibition in Reading station on 11 and 12 December.