Wales & Western news
Network Rail urges farmers to work with them during hot weather to help stop livestock getting on to the railway
Farmers whose land is near the railway across Wales and Borders are being asked to notify Network Rail of any damaged fencing or changes to the location of grazing livestock. The call comes after an increase in instances of animals getting on to the railway during the recent hot weather.
Residents are invited to find out more about the final stages of electrification work near Bristol Parkway
Network Rail will be holding a drop-in event to answer any questions residents may have about the electrification of the line between London Paddington and Bristol Parkway at a drop-in event at Stoke Gifford.
Team Orange complete major section of Reading to Newbury electrification on time
The railway line through Newbury reopened as planned this morning (Monday 6 August) following a three-week closure to allow Team Orange to install wiring to prepare the line for electrification.
Railway bridge in Cardiff reopens ahead of schedule following renewal
Glamorganshire Canal bridge in Llandaff North, Cardiff, has reopened earlier than expected following essential repair and renewal work as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.
Life-saving campaign launched as the number of teenagers accessing the railway in the west reaches a four year high
Alarming new figures show that the number of young people taking risks on the railway tracks between Paddington and Penzance has more than doubled over the last four years, with over 200 reported incidents involving young people having been reported in the region since 2017.
Life-saving campaign launched as number of teenagers Wales and Borders accessing rail tracks doubles in three years
The number of young people taking risks on the railway track has doubled Wales and Borders since 2014¹. Across the UK, in the last 12 months alone, seven young people under the age of 18 have lost their lives and a further 48 people have received life changing injuries.
Residents reminded about upcoming bridge renewal project in Newport
Network Rail will begin refurbishing Caerleon Road railway bridge in Newport this Friday (20 July) as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.
Splott road bridge reopens following reconstruction
Engineers have completed the reconstruction of Splott Road bridge in Cardiff, as work to modernise the South Wales Mainline continues. The bridge, which connects Adamstown with Splott, was rebuilt in two phases to help maintain traffic flow and pedestrian access - minimising disruption to the local community.
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