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Rail passengers travelling through Devon and Dorset have been reminded to check their journeys before travelling from this weekend as Network Rail delivers a £9.5 million scheme to protect a flood-prone stretch of railway in the south west.

Residents have been invited to find out more about Network Rail’s £23 million investment to rebuild parts of Feltham station, providing longer platforms for new longer trains, new step free access for travellers and a new bridge for cyclists and pedestrians so they can safely cross the railway.

Services between Crewkerne and Exeter will be disrupted from 15 September and 10 November as Network Rail delivers a £9 million flood defence scheme to better protect the railway line.

Network Rail are investing £23 million to rebuild parts of Feltham station providing longer platforms for new longer trains, new step free access for travellers and a new bridge for cyclists and pedestrians so they can safely cross the railway.

Network Rail are now using helicopters across the south western rail network as part of the drive to provide better journeys for passengers.

The very first Network Rail drone survey on the south western rail route is taking place today to improve performance and safety across the network.

The rail industry came together this morning to support Samaritans’ ‘The Big Listen’ campaign, to raise awareness and funds for Samaritans, and at the same time show how really listening to another person can be the first step to saving a life.

More than 22 million people a year are benefiting from a multi-million upgrade that finished six months early and will help give passengers better journeys.