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In December passengers using the South Wales mainline will see a transformation of their rail services as GWR’s biggest timetable change since 1976 comes into effect. 

New figures out today show that overall passenger satisfaction on Network Rail’s Western route has improved by four percentage points since last year, making Western the top scoring route in the country with a passenger satisfaction score of 86%.

Mae Network Rail yn parhau â’r gwaith i atgyweirio’r difrod sylweddol i linell Dyffryn Conwy ac yn gwahodd trigolion i gael gwybod mwy mewn digwyddiadau galw heibio cymunedol a gynhelir yr wythnos nesaf.

Network Rail is continuing work to repair the extensive damage to the Conwy Valley line and is inviting residents to find out more at community drop in events to be hosted next week.

Network Rail has completed the refurbishment of Caerleon Road railway bridge in Newport as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.

• Proposals published for changes to the rail line in south Devon which needs to be better protected from cliff falls, land slips and damage caused by the sea during extreme weather
• Public consultation now open for local communities to help shape the final design of the scheme
• Five-week consultation includes realignment of the railway to make room for corrective measures to stabilise the cliffs

• The plans include improved leisure access and amenities including new, fully accessible, coastal walking and cycling routes

• Local communities asked to help shape the final design of changes to the rail line in south Devon which needs to be better protected from cliff falls, land slips and damage caused by the sea during extreme weather
• Public consultation opens on 10 June
• Five-week consultation will include details of the realignment of the railway to make room for corrective measures to stabilise the cliffs

• The plans include improved leisure facilities and amenities including new, fully accessible, coastal walking and cycling routes