Wales & Western: Western news
A338 Wantage Road will stay open during major bridge reconstruction
Network Rail has confirmed that the A338 Wantage Road bridge will remain open for the majority of the improvements.
Local residents invited to drop-in event about the reconstruction of Stratton Green bridge
Members of the public are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about the reconstruction of Stratton Green bridge in Swindon.
Work commences on the final section of walkway at Dawlish
Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ has reached an important milestone at Dawlish by starting improvement work on the final section of walkway between Rockstone and Coast Guard footbridges.
Teenage trespassers learn railway safety lesson
Two 17 year old boys from Swindon have promised that they will never trespass on the railway again after taking part in a restorative justice programme led by British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail.
Fulscot Road bridge is reopened to the public
The bridge over the railway at Fulscot Road has reopened to the public today, Friday 29 August, after work to prepare it for electrification was completed.
Tours of Kintbury signal box prove popular with local residents
Over 70 local residents took up the offer of a tour of Kintbury signal box, after Network Rail invited the community to the information events to find out more about how the railway works. The tours proved to be so popular that an extra one was organised to keep up with demand.
First trains operate on the newly upgraded Swindon to Kemble line
Network Rail’s £45m project to upgrade the line between Swindon and Kemble was successfully completed over the bank holiday weekend, paving the way for greater capacity, reduced journey times and a better experience for passengers.
Stratton Green bridge in Swindon to be rebuilt ready for electric trains
The bridge over the railway at Stratton Green on Swindon Road is to be reconstructed as part of Network Rail’s Great Western Electrification Programme.
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