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August bank holiday engineering works complete
31 August 2021 | 4 min read
We’ve just completed £90m of August bank holiday improvements to give you better journeys. Here’s what our teams got up…
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Summer by rail – boosting economy and environment
17 August 2021 | 3 min read
When you take a rail journey during your staycation, you’re not just rewarding yourself with a well-deserved break. Your holiday…
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Delays explained – flooding
5 August 2021 | 1 min read
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Spotlight on Bristol area
12 July 2021 | 3 min read
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How a ‘flat pack bridge’ spells better connections across Britain
1 July 2021 | 3 min read
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Step into Swansea’s past
28 June 2021 | 4 min read