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Machynlleth Bridge Strike – case study
7 July 2022 | 2 min read
Bridge strikes cost taxpayers millions of pounds and delay thousands of passengers and road users every year. We caught up…
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Stories
People and the railway
Putting passengers first
Rediscover the Railway: The Railway Children Return
4 July 2022 | 2 min read
Incredible journeys and adventures await! The railway offers so many opportunities for adventures for young people and families. That’s why…
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How we’re giving you a more efficient railway
14 June 2022 | 4 min read
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Biodiversity around the railway
19 May 2022 | 4 min read
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Brighter Journeys in bloom at stations
11 May 2022 | 3 min read
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Early May Bank Holiday upgrades – five highlights
9 May 2022 | 5 min read