Network Rail Wales and Borders will carry out essential engineering works across key sections of the railway between Hereford, Newport and Shrewsbury over two weekends in September, from Saturday 6 to Monday 8, and again on 13 and 14.

The programme of works is aimed at maintaining safe and efficient services for passengers and freight. Planned activities include track and drainage upgrades at St. Julian’s in Newport and Tram Inn near Hereford, drainage and level crossing maintenance between Cwmbran and Maindee, and earthworks and drainage at Little Stretton between Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

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Additional works involve renewing points and upgrading signalling at Panteg and Pontypool, as well as vegetation management along the route.

To complete the works safely, sections of the railway will be closed during both weekends, including:

• Newport to Shrewsbury via Hereford

• Maindee to Cwmbran, Pontypool and Panteg

• Sutton Bridge Junction (Shrewsbury) to Bromfield, Craven Arms and Church Stretton

Replacement bus services will operate between Newport and Shrewsbury, serving all intermediate stations.