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Proposals to deliver the biggest ever investment at Reading are unveiled for the first time today by Network Rail. Backed by the Department for Transport, the scheme aims to boost performance and expand the railway. Five new platforms, an elevated railway, a new station entrance and a new train depot are among a host of improvements presented at Network Rail’s exhibition.

Wales has received a cash injection of nearly £3m from Network Rail to makeover unsightly railway bridges in the region. These railway 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.