RAILSCOT | Heart of Wales line closed as extreme weather floods railway and causes significant damage [Network Rail]

Heart of Wales line closed as extreme weather floods railway and causes significant damage [Network Rail]

Date: 14/08/2020

Passengers using the Heart of Wales line are encouraged to check before they travel as the railway between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Wells has been closed owing to extensive damage caused by extreme rainfall in mid-Wales on 12 and 13 August.

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Heart of Wales line closed as extreme weather floods railway and causes significant damage [Network Rail]

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