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The completion of Network Rail’s £3m track upgrade will help to provide a more reliable railway for passengers in Cornwall.

In February 2014, a devastating storm struck the south Devon coastline at Dawlish cutting off the only railway line to the south west. Seven years on, a new sea wall that is being built by Network Rail is proving to be effective at protecting the railway and town from rising sea levels and extreme weather.

A team of Network Rail workers have played their part in tackling COVID-19 by volunteering to help set up the new large-scale Vaccination Centre near Exeter, Devon.

Network Rail has thanked passengers for their patience during the festive period after they today (11 January) reopened all platforms at Bristol Temple Meads station following a series of improvements to the railway across the city.

Passengers in Cornwall will benefit from a more reliable railway as Network Rail is set to deliver the biggest track upgrade in the county for over 60 years.

Rail passengers across Bristol and the south west are being encouraged to check before they travel this Christmas and book their tickets in advance where possible.

New figures released by Network Rail reveal a bridge in Bath was the 18^th most-struck bridge in the UK over the past year.

Network Rail work to renew the track between Bourne End and Marlow will see the railway close for a two-week period from this weekend.