Network Rail is continuing work to refurbish Barmouth Viaduct on the north Wales rail link.

Engineers will replace track across the iconic Barmouth Viaduct as part of the final stage of refurbishment of the Grade II listed structure. Elsewhere on the line, track will also be renewed at Tywyn.

Buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli from Monday 14 to Friday 18 November.

From Saturday 19 November to Friday 9 December, buses will remain in operation between Machynlleth and Harlech, but the railway will reopen between Harlech and Pwllheli so that Transport for Wales can run a shuttle rail service. The railway will reopen fully on Saturday 10 December in time for the Christmas period.


The footpath across the magnificent Barmouth viaduct will need to close from 8pm on 13 November to 5am on 10 December, to protect the safety of staff and the public.

Nick Millington, interim route director at Network Rail Wales and Borders said: "We would like to thank the local community for bearing with us throughout this period as we carry out these essential upgrades.

"We know how important this rail link is to local communities, so we’ve carefully planned our work around the school holiday and the festive period to minimise disruption as much as possible."