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Network Rail has successfully completed the first major stage of work to modernise railway signals across Cornwall, with passenger train services resuming today after 13 days of round-the-clock work. 

Network Rail engineers teamed up with colleagues from contractors AmcoGiffen to clean and restore two war memorials in Llanhilleth and Newbridge on the Ebbw Vale line ahead of Remembrance Sunday this weekend.

Network Rail and contractors AmcoGiffen have reached a key milestone in work to upgrade Theale station in West Berkshire, after a new footbridge was successfully installed.

The major refurbishment of Dovey Junction viaduct in North Wales has been completed ahead of schedule after Network Rail teams worked through months of extreme weather and around the tides.

Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before they travel as the multi-million-pound upgrade of the Ebbw Vale line moves into its final stage.

Network Rail is urging passengers to check before travelling on Wednesday 1 November and Thursday 2 November as Storm Ciarán sweeps across the south west, with Devon and Cornwall likely to see wind speeds of over 70mph in exposed areas from 9pm tonight and into Thursday.

Work by Network Rail to install a new lift and staircase at Maidenhead station in Berkshire is due to get under way next month. 

Network Rail has reached a key stage in its programme to modernise signals across Cornwall and improve the reliability of the railway.