Wales & Western: Western news
Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath and Wiltshire
Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two of the region’s most important railway heritage structures: the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the iconic Box Tunnel.
Passengers urged to check before travelling as weekend engineering takes place through Gloucestershire
Passengers travelling through Gloucestershire over this weekend and the following weekend are being urged to check their journeys before travelling as work to improve rail services takes place.
Smoother and more reliable journeys for Somerset passengers as new track is installed in Easter upgrade
Rail services through Somerset are back up and running as usual after engineers spent the Easter bank holiday weekend replacing old track, sleepers and ballast at East Somerset Junction, between Westbury and Taunton.
Train services resume between Exeter and Barnstaple following eight days of track renewal work
Trains have resumed on the North Devon line following Network Rail’s eight-day track renewal in the Crediton area.
North Devon railway passengers asked to plan ahead during March engineering work
Network Rail will carry out essential track renewals, structural surveys and other work on railway lines in North Devon later this month. For a week between Saturday 21 and Sunday 29 March, train services will be affected between Exeter and Barnstaple, and on the Okehampton route, while vital maintenance is completed.
Majority of railway in the south west open for Easter getaway, but some journeys altered as upgrade work takes place
Most rail services on the Great Western network will be running as normal over the forthcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, though some journeys will change as Network Rail carries out important upgrade work.
Plymouth to Totnes trains restored after River Plym upgrade
Trains are running again between Plymouth and Totnes this morning after Network Rail completed an extensive upgrade of River Plym bridge.
Small Talk Saves Lives: New figures reveal there were 250 live-saving interactions on the west’s railway last year as Network Rail and Samaritans launch new campaign
Network Rail and Samaritans are launching the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign today (Thursday 5 March) as passengers in the west are reminded that even small interactions can make a huge difference.
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