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The electrification of Bath’s railway moved a step closer today as Network Rail outlined how it plans to electrify the rail route through the city and on to Swansea via Bristol as part of its electrification of the Great Western Main Line.

More than 200 apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams across Britain to start their on-the-job training after successfully completing the first year of the Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

More than £1bn was invested in improving and expanding the rail network connecting London with the south west over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.

More than £1bn was invested in improving and expanding the rail network in the Thames Valley and south west of England over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.

Network Rail has launched a nationwide awareness programme targeting motorists who drive for a living. Aimed at reducing the number of incidents at level crossings involving these “professional drivers” the programme will educate them on the safe use of level crossings.

The plans involve raising the sea wall in front of the site of the main breach, to provide extra resilience and support.

Plans have been confirmed to keep the A338 Wantage Road bridge in Grove open after Network Rail addressed concerns raised by stakeholders including residents, businesses and Oxfordshire County Council.