Wales & Western: Western news
Team Orange complete major section of Reading to Newbury electrification on time
The railway line through Newbury reopened as planned this morning (Monday 6 August) following a three-week closure to allow Team Orange to install wiring to prepare the line for electrification.
Life-saving campaign launched as the number of teenagers accessing the railway in the west reaches a four year high
Alarming new figures show that the number of young people taking risks on the railway tracks between Paddington and Penzance has more than doubled over the last four years, with over 200 reported incidents involving young people having been reported in the region since 2017.
Work to safeguard vital railway ‘artery’ to the South West moves to next phase this summer
- Detailed studies are nearing completion and design of possible solutions set to commence
- Community engagement to start in autumn
Passengers reminded to check before travelling during the next phase of Bristol to Cardiff modernisation work
Passengers planning to use train services in South Wales between 16 June and 6 July are being urged to check before they travel, ahead of the next phase of modernisation work between Bristol and Cardiff.
Team Orange successfully complete culvert installation work near Exeter as part of £26.5m flood alleviation scheme for the south west
The Great Western Mainline near Exeter in Devon reopened as planned this morning following the successful completion of culvert installation work by Network Rail’s Team Orange.
Network Rail provides funding for bus services in Hele during flood resilience road closure
Network Rail is providing funding for buses in Bradninch, Devon, to allow for vital bus services to be maintained during the temporary closure of Station Road in Hele.
Consultation on Western Rail Link to Heathrow set to close
- Local communities encouraged to help shape the final design of a potential new rail link from Reading and Slough to London Heathrow Airport
- Public consultation closes on 22 June
New flood alleviation scheme planned to start next month
A temporary road closure will be in place at Station Road in Hele, Devon, from Tuesday 29 May as Network Rail is planning to carry out a flood resilience project in the area. Flooding has been a long standing problem in and around Hele, and a scheme has been developed which will not only reduce the risk of flooding to the railway, but also to nearby homes and businesses.
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