Since Monday 29 September the Conwy Valley railway line has been closed so that Network Rail can remove all high-risk trees from beside the tracks so to reduce the chances of closure of the route in future.
Network Rail have advised that works will now continue until Sunday 26 October with buses replacing trains during that time.
Commenting on the works, Janet said:
“I welcome Network Rail’s proactive approach to the upkeep of the Conwy Valley Railway Line.
“Bearing in mind that the line has had to be closed for over 500 days over the last 10 years due to storms and high winds, all investment in improving resilience is to be welcomed.
“With both Network Rail and Transport for Wales now actively taking steps to improve the line for our community I am positive that it can play an even more important role for locals and tourists going forward”.
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Photo: Works on the Conwy Valley Railway Line – photo from Network Rail
