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We are working hard to respond to the impacts of #StormAusten today🌳💨 We are out across the network clearing trees and debris, checking drainage and flood monitoring as high winds and heavy rain continue into the weekend. Please check your journeys➡️ nationalrail.co.uk
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Passengers urged to check before travelling as rail services altered ahead of Storm Austen

Rail passengers across Wales are being urged to check before travelling from Friday 23 October and throughout the weekend, with precautionary changes being made to some train services ahead of severe...

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⚠️ #StormAusten is bringing strong winds across Wales today. Speed restrictions and some closures are in place as we work to keep the railway running safely. ℹ️Conditions are changing, so please check your journey before travelling @nationalrailenq @tfwrail @GWRHelp
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@networkrailOct 22
⚠️ Weather warnings are in place for wind and rain in parts of Britain tomorrow. 🌬️ Strong winds can blow trees and objects onto our railway, disrupting train services. Check if your journey's affected: ➡️ bit.ly/3zoX6jc #StormAusten @metoffice @nationalrailenq
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📣We’re working closely with @transport_wales and @GWRHelp as we prepare for strong winds and heavy rain from #StormAusten on Friday, followed by further wet and windy weather across Wales over the weekend. 1/5
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@metofficeOct 22
The first storm of the season is on its way ⚠️ #StormAusten will bring damaging winds with disruption expected, stay #WeatherAware Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
A map of the UK showing weather warnings valid for Storm Austen on Friday 23 October

ALT A map of the UK showing weather warnings valid for Storm Austen on Friday 23 October

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Some service alterations are proactively in place where the most extreme weather is expected. Please check your journey before setting off via @nationalrailenq or your train operator, and keep checking for updates throughout the weekend. Thank you and take care🙏5/5
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Passengers urged to check before travelling as rail services altered ahead of Storm Austen

Rail passengers across Wales are being urged to check before travelling from Friday 23 October and throughout the weekend, with precautionary changes being made to some train services ahead of severe...

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Our thoughts are with those affected by the incident on East Usk Road this morning. The railway was temporarily closed for safety checks. Train services have now resumed, but there will be residual delays while the timetable returns to normal. Please check before you travel👇
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🌦️A @networkrail first! 🚨We’ve installed 10 local weather stations on railway communication masts across Wales & Borders giving our teams real-time data to better prepare for severe weather and reduce disruption. 🎥Amanda, one of our Seasons Delivery Managers, explains...
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Wales and Borders first to use railway communication masts for new weather monitoring technology

Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route has become the first in the organisation to install local weather stations on existing GSM-R railway communication masts, providing more accurate, real-time...

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🌦️We can’t control the weather - but we can prepare for it! From flooding to high winds 💨 and extreme heat 🌡️, we’re investing in technology and planning for a changing climate to help keep Wales and Borders moving safely and reliably. 🎥See how we prepare for extreme weather
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🍂🌧️The weather is changing and our autumn preparations are in full swing! With the @metoffice forecasting an increased chance of wetter and windier than average conditions, we've joined forces with @transport_wales to protect rail infrastructure. More👉tinyurl.com/uw5ewbh7
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Network Rail Western@networkrailwestSep 23
🚆 UPDATE: @GWRHelp & @CrossCountryUK services between Reading & Swindon will return to normal on Thursday (24 Sept) after SGN & National Gas repaired the gas leak nr Didcot. Some short-notice changes may still occur, please check before you travel. More: tinyurl.com/2b5kupud

UPDATE: Rail services to resume as normal on Thursday after Didcot gas leak repaired

Rail services will operate again between Reading and Swindon on Thursday 24 September as engineers from gas distribution company SGN have successfully repaired a gas leak near railway land in the...

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Network Rail Western@networkrailwestSep 23
We're sorry for disruption to journeys caused by the gas leak near the railway in Didcot. We're working closely with SGN, @GWRHelp & @CrossCountryUK and will provide an update on tomorrow's train service later this evening. Please check before you travel. tinyurl.com/bexe52p2

UPDATE: Network Rail statement on train disruption owing to gas leak in Didcot

We're sorry for the continued disruption to journeys caused by the gas leak near the railway in Didcot, and we understand how frustrating this ongoing uncertainty is for passengers trying to plan...

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⚠️This incident near Didcot is impacting rail services from South Wales towards London on the main line. Some trains are still running, but diversions are in place and journeys may take longer. ℹ️Please check before you travel @GWRHelp @nationalrailenq
Network Rail Western@networkrailwestSep 23
We’re sorry if your journey has been affected by the gas leak near Didcot. Railway teams are working to keep customers moving; disruption expected until at least the end of today. 📹Watch Marcus Jones explain what’s happening & check gwr.com/check before travelling.
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💪Built in 1826 🚆Still carrying trains in 2026... This week we celebrated 200 years of Bassaleg Viaduct, in Newport. The second oldest operational railway bridge in the world! Not a bad track record...😉 #Railway200 #SouthWales #BasselegViaduct
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