REMINDER: RENEWING THE RAILWAY BETWEEN MACHYNLLETH AND PWLLHELI

Thursday 26 Oct 2006

REMINDER: RENEWING THE RAILWAY BETWEEN MACHYNLLETH AND PWLLHELI

Region & Route:: | Wales & Western: Wales & Borders; | Wales & Western

Smoother and more reliable train journeys will be the result of essential track renewals on the Cambrian line. This crucial investment by Network Rail is part of the company’s commitment to provide a safe and reliable railway for passengers in Wales. The railway line will be closed between Machynlleth and Pwllheli from Sunday 29 October, until Friday 3 November, to allow the replacement of rails and sleepers along this section of track. Mark Langman, Network Rail’s General Manager for Wales and the Marches, said: “As the owner and operator of the rail network in Wales, we are committed to ensuring the safe running of the railway. “We will work closely with Arriva Trains Wales to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum for rail travellers during these essential works.” Bus replacement services will be provided by Arriva Trains Wales during the line closure. Details of these services will be available at stations. Customers are advised to always check journey details with the National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 before travelling.

Notes to editors

Arriva Trains Wales will be providing a replacement bus service during this period, with coaches operating between Machynlleth, Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Criccieth and Pwllheli. A mini-bus service will operate shorter distance journeys between small rail stations on the line to reduce journey times by road. Full details of replacement bus services will be shown on posters at stations and bus service coordinators will be on hand at Machynlleth, Barmouth and Pwllheli stations to help and answer questions.

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