Wales & Western news
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.
Work to safeguard vital railway ‘artery’ to the South West moves to next phase this summer
- Detailed studies are nearing completion and design of possible solutions set to commence
- Community engagement to start in autumn
Hanwood residents invited to find out more ahead of railway work
Residents of Hanwood have been invited to a drop-in information event next week to find out more information about Network Rail’s £200k investment to replace rail on the Cambrian Line.
Piece of Rhyl railway history handed over to local model railway club
Members of the Rhyl & District Model Railway Club were delighted to receive a piece of history from Rhyl No. 1 Signal Box, handed over by Network Rail last week following recent upgrade work in North Wales.
Passengers reminded to check before travelling during the next phase of Bristol to Cardiff modernisation work
Passengers planning to use train services in South Wales between 16 June and 6 July are being urged to check before they travel, ahead of the next phase of modernisation work between Bristol and Cardiff.
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