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• Works vital to continued operation of reliable services on the route • First ScotRail to provide replacement bus services to minimise disruption

The South West of England have received a cash injection of more than £3.6m from Network Rail to makeover five unsightly railway bridges. These bridges, which have been blighted by graffiti, fly posters and pigeons, will be thoroughly cleaned and re-painted to bring them back to their former splendour.