{"id":309462,"date":"2025-10-31T01:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=184773"},"modified":"2025-10-31T01:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:47:00","slug":"railway-closure-in-south-west-wales-this-weekend-for-major-signalling-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=309462","title":{"rendered":"Railway closure in South West Wales this weekend for major signalling upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Buses will replace trains from Friday 31 October through the weekend between Carmarthen and Swansea as Network Rail switches the route over to new safer and more efficient digital technology<\/p>\n

Rail passengers are advised that the railway will be closed between Carmarthen and Swansea on Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November, while Network Rail engineers carry out major signalling upgrade works designed to modernise train control systems, improve train reliability and enhance safety across the region. <\/p>\n

The upgrade, part of phase two of Network Rail’s Port Talbot West resignalling project, represents a significant step forward in the transition to digital signalling technology.<\/p>\n

Over the past two and a half years, there have been 59 signalling failures between Carmarthen and Llanelli. The upgraded signalling and level crossing systems included in this programme are intended to address these issues. Through infrastructure improvements, safety updates, and more streamlined operations, Network Rail aims to reduce the frequency and duration of delays for both passengers and freight operators.<\/p>\n

As part of the work this weekend:<\/p>\n