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Passenger journeys from Bristol will be transformed from next year with more frequent services to London, quicker journeys and more seats per train.

Network Rail is carrying out improvement work to the Cambrian Line, between Newtown and Aberystwyth, as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan. The £7.25m project will see 6km of track renewed over a period of 8 weeks.

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel ahead of essential modernisation work between Cardiff and Newport this February.

Network Rail is working with Corsham Town Council and Wiltshire Council in a bid to stop fly tipping at the Potley Lane aqueduct in Corsham.

Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales have thanked passengers for their patience following urgent repair work on the line between Porth and Treherbert.

Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales are advising passengers to check before travelling following extreme rainfall.  

Network Rail has celebrated winning a national award for the restoration of Pantyffynnon Station, thanks to input from the local community. Local carpentry students were able to work alongside the team in restoring the building, helped by the local community, who sent in pictures of the original station, ensuring it was restored sympathetically.

Residents are reminded that Splott Road bridge will be closed from 4 February while Network Rail carries out modernisation work. This is part of its Railway Upgrade Plan to improve journeys for passengers.