Wales & Western news
Banishing the autumn blues - specially adapted Land Rover helping keep Devon’s railway track leaf-free this autumn
Network Rail is helping keep train services in Devon running reliably this autumn by reducing the number of leaves on the railway tracks with the help of a specially-adapted 4x4 vehicle which can travel on rails and on the road.
Bristol Temple Meads to become testbed for passenger tech
A multi-million pound programme will turn Bristol Temple Meads into the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’, trialling new technologies designed to upgrade passengers’ experience.
Barmouth Viaduct to reopen for four weeks as Network Rail prepare for their second stage of restoration works
The iconic Barmouth Viaduct will reopen for passengers for four weeks, including the half term, from Saturday 15 October to Sunday 13 November.
Passengers reminded to check before they travel as major upgrade work on the Ebbw Vale line continues
The line will be closed for nine days, from Saturday 22 October, as Network Rail engineers deliver enhancements to stations and track upgrades - making way for increased rail services for passengers in the future.
Dartmoor Line delight as Network Rail scoops numerous awards at National Rail Awards 2022
Network Rail teams from across Devon, Bristol, London and Wales enjoyed a triumphant evening at last night’s National Rail Awards scooping up a total of six awards at what is considered the ‘Railway’s Oscars’, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Planning application submitted for Charfield Station
South Gloucestershire Council and Network Rail have submitted a planning application for a new train station in Charfield.
Plym Valley heritage railway puts materials donated by Network Rail to good use
Earlier this year, Network Rail donated a kilometre of track and sleepers to Devon-based Plym Valley Railway, alongside other rail equipment which has now been installed by the heritage line.
Paddington Bear returns to Platform 1
The railway’s favourite bear, Paddington, has returned to his beloved Platform 1 at London Paddington station.
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