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The transformation of the railway in Devon and Cornwall will be advanced with further investments in improving rail connectivity, a draft proposal by the rail industry unveils today.

Preparatory work on the North Cotswold line is progressing on target, and Network Rail expects services to return to normal after the August bank holiday.

Let someone else do the driving this bank holiday, say rail leaders from the Welsh Assembly Government, Network Rail and Arriva Train Wales. Holiday makers are urged to leave their cars at home and enjoy a rail experience without risking long delays on the road this bank holiday.

A new state-of-the-art integrated rail control centre is now live, bringing the new £16.5m south Wales signalling and control building a step closer to successful completion.

Severe flooding near Llandeilo Junction has led to the suspension of all rail services between Llanelli – Swansea stations. Engineers are currently onsite to determine the damage and carry out emergency repair work.

Twelve young people have become Network Rail’s newest successful apprentices to be joining the company’s 35,000-strong railway workforce and its operations in Wales.