RENEWING THE RAILWAY BETWEEN MACHYNLLETH AND FAIRBOURNE

Tuesday 13 Feb 2007

RENEWING THE RAILWAY BETWEEN MACHYNLLETH AND FAIRBOURNE

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

Smoother and more reliable train journeys will be the result of essential railway engineering work along 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 Fairbourne from Monday 19 February to Friday 23 February, to allow the replacement of rails and sleepers along this section of track. Mark Langman, Network Rail’s General Manager for Wales & Marches, said: “This important maintenance and renewals work forms part of our investment to improve the railway in the area. We will work closely with Arriva Trains Wales to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum for rail travellers during these essential works.” Arriva Trains Wales will operate a replacement bus service between Machynlleth and Fairbourne during the closure. Details of these services will be available at stations. Customers are advised to always check journey details with National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950 before travelling. Mike Bagshaw, Arriva Trains Wales Commercial Director, said: “Arriva Trains Wales is pleased to see that Network Rail is carrying out this important work on this section of track. While we regret the short-term disruption this will cause our passengers, the work will go some way towards improving our service on the Cambrian Line particularly between Machynllech and Fairbourne”

Notes to editors

During this closure passengers can board a train from Fairbourne for the onward journey along the coast to Pwllheli

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