Wales & Western: Western news
Historic rail tunnels to be upgraded as electrification of the railway moves west
Network Rail’s orange army will be transforming the 130-year-old Severn and Patchway tunnels this autumn in preparation for the arrival of a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.
Residents invited to drop-in event as work starts to build bridge over the railway at Ufton Nervet
Network Rail’s orange army has reached the next milestone to improve safety at Ufton Nervet by beginning construction of the bridge to replace the level crossing.
Swindon railway engineer urges young people to consider a Network Rail apprenticeship
Apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to learn new skills and is prepared to work hard and get ahead. This is the message during National Apprenticeship Week from Jay Williams who completed his Network Rail apprenticeship in 2011.
Residents invited to drop-in event about railway electrification work at Dodington Road bridge in Chipping Sodbury
Chipping Sodbury residents are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about work that will be taking place to prepare Dodington Road bridge for the arrival of a new fleet of electric trains.
Better travelling experience for passengers as new footbridge opens at Pewsey station
Passengers travelling to and from Pewsey station will have an improved travelling experience after a new footbridge was installed by Network Rail and officially opened last Friday, 4 March, by Rail Minister and Devizes MP, Claire Perry.
Network Rail and Great Western Railway sign alliance to deliver a bigger, better, more reliable railway for passengers
Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have today, Friday 4 March, signed a formal alliance with the aim of delivering a better travelling experience for passengers by working more closely together.
Residents reminded about the closure of Royal Wootton Bassett bridge for electrification work
Residents in Royal Wootton Bassett are reminded that Marlborough Road/Broad Town bridge will be temporarily closed from Sunday 6 March to enable Network Rail to carry out work in preparation for the arrival of a new fleet of electric trains.
Stratton Green bridge in Swindon has reopened to the public
The bridge over the railway at Stratton Green, Swindon, has reopened to the public today, Monday 29 February, after work to prepare it for electrification and a new fleet of electric trains was completed on time.
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