From Network Rail:
Network Rail Wales and Borders will be undertaking essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport, and Shrewsbury from Saturday 6 September to Monday 8 September, and again the following weekend (13 and 14 September).
This vital work will continue to keep the railway running safely and efficiently for passengers and freight.
The works taking place include:
Track and drainage upgrades at St. Julian’s (Newport) and Tram Inn (Hereford)
Drainage and level crossing maintenance between Cwmbran and Maindee
Earthworks and drainage at Little Stretton (Church Stretton to Craven Arms)
Points (the component that allows trains to move from one track to the other) renewal and signalling work at Panteg and Pontypool
Vegetation management improving
To carry out these improvement and maintenance works safely, multiple sections of the railway will be closed during the weekend. These are:
Newport, via Hereford, to Shrewsbury
Maindee to Cwmbran, Pontypool and Panteg
Sutton Bridge Junction (Shrewsbury) to Bromfield, Craven Arms and Church Stretton
Replacement bus services will run between Newport and Shrewsbury, serving all intermediate stations.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel at: www.nationalrail.co,uk
We thank passengers for their patience while we carry out these vital improvements to keep the railway running safely and reliably.
