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One of the UK’s most picturesque railway line It has reopened after a £1.4 million upgrade to withstand extreme weather.
The Conwy Valley Line between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno Junction welcomed passengers on 27 October after four weeks of work to make the track “more reliable”. network rail Engineer.
according to network railThe Conwy Valley Line is “one of the most beautiful wales”, but it is one of the places most exposed to rain and wind.
The route passes through the beautiful countryside of Snowdonia National Park, making it popular with tourists. The journey takes about an hour, passing through some of the country’s most extraordinary mountains, waterfalls and forests.
Although it mainly serves daily commuters, destinations along the route are convenient for visitors, such as Llechwedd Slate Quarry and Llandudno Museum.
The walk from the seaside town of Deganwy is popular with walkers, while Conwy Falls – near the Betts-y-Coed stop – is famous for its declining gorge and Fairy Glen.
The work removed high-risk trees and vegetation along 54 miles of track to help prevent trees from blocking the line during future inclement weather.
storm has been forced to remain closed for more than 500 days welsh line in the last 10 years.
Network Rail used a road-to-rail vehicle to apply gel solution to the rails – a coating that breaks down leaf contamination and is reactivated with rain.
A new walkway for railway staff has also been built to “bring the route up” to modern safety standards.
Colin Lee, Director of Planning and Performance for Transport walesSaid: “We would like to thank travelers and local residents for their patience while we carry out this essential work.
“The Conwy Valley Line is a vital link for the communities of Conwy, and this investment means it is now better prepared to face the challenges of severe weather in the years to come.”
The £1.4 million upgrade is part of Network Rail and Transport for Wales’ efforts to protect the railway from the impacts of climate change and limit disruption to passenger and freight transport.
Nick Millington, route director for Network Rail Wales and Borders, said: “These improvements will make a real difference to the reliability of services during the autumn and winter months, protecting the line from future storm damage and keeping communities across North Wales connected.”
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