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Network Rail is urging rail passengers travelling between today (Monday 6th October) and Wednesday 8th October to plan ahead owing to a further delay to resignalling work in Gloucester. 

Network Rail has confirmed that the line through Gloucester will remain closed on Monday 6 October as essential work to upgrade the signalling system is taking longer to complete than originally planned.

The new Okehampton Interchange station is a big step closer to welcoming passengers after a major stage of construction was completed.

Passengers are reminded to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail prepares to upgrade Gloucester signal box from this Saturday (27th September). 

Network Rail will soon begin refurbishing Portway railway bridge in Frome, with the work set to close a road in the Somerset town for seven weeks.

Local residents are invited to discuss ongoing work to improve flood resilience near Chipping Sodbury and Yate in South Gloucestershire.

Passengers at Bristol Temple Meads can now use dedicated bins for food waste, separating it from general rubbish and recyclable items like plastic bottles and cardboard, which will boost recycling rates and cut down on the amount of waste going to landfill sites.

This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail is reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when someone may be in emotional distress near the railway and how to safely take action.