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New data reveals trespass including incidents of cable theft, vandalism and obstruction severely impacted passenger journeys and contributed £2.5 million in delay costs to the industry in 2025/26.

This once-in-a-generation programme will deliver years’ worth of improvements during a four-week railway closure in January 2027.

The railway between Craven Arms and Llandrindod Wells will be closed for five days from Monday 28 September while Network Rail carries out a programme of essential work on the line.

Network Rail is urging passengers travelling in south Wales to plan ahead with a programme of essential railway improvements taking place over three weekends this autumn.

Network Rail is inviting residents in Dinas Powys to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss the emergency closure of Brookside footpath level crossing and next steps.

Normal train services expected to resume between Cardiff and Newport from Saturday 8 August following round-the-clock repairs to extensive damage caused by a lineside fire.

Passengers are being urged to plan ahead this month as Network Rail carries out essential engineering work to improve the reliability and resilience of the railway across North Wales and the Borders.

Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings.