Latest traffic, travel and weather updates for Monday
A bright start to the working week in Bath with no problems to report on the roads and rail and a good chance of some sunny spells today.
There are no new problems on the major routes in and around Bath apart from the ongoing closure of the A431 Kelston Road and temporary traffic lights on Midford Road.
All trains to and from Bath Spa Station are running on time this morning.
The weather forecasters are predicting a bit of a mixed bag today with some good sunny spells but also scattered showers,… – Read More.

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Network Rail plans record investment as punctuality fine nears…
Network Rail has launched a five-year, £38 billion investment plan which includes meeting a tough punctuality target after it failed to reach the target set for 2009 to 2014.

Network Rail was expected to run 92.5 per cent of trains on time in the five years to the end of March 2014, but the company only reached a figure of around 90 per cent.

This means it could face a fine from the Office of Rail Regulation of up to £70 million, although the five-year period has included heavy… – Read More.

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Author: ChronReports
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Latest traffic, travel and weather: Warning of early fog patches
Mist and fog are making for difficult driving conditions first thing this morning.
Drivers are being warned to take extra care with the fog expected to be dense in some spots before it clears.
Once it does we are promised a glorious day with plenty of warm sunshine and temperature reaching 16C.
There are no reports of any major hold ups first thing with just the closure of the A431 Kelston Road and temporary lights on Midford Road set to slow your journey.
Drivers are being warned to take care… – Read More.

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Author: ChronReports
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Rail link at Dawlish repaired . . . just in time for Easter break
A crucial railway line through the West has finally been restored as the region begins a ten-day countdown to the grand re-opening ahead of the Easter break.

Engineers have filled and concreted over the giant crater, which was so dramatically scooped out by powerful waves seven weeks ago, devastating Dawlish station and halting direct services.

The two sets of tracks which were left hanging in mid-air following the storm on February 4 have now been re-laid – physically reconnecting…

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Author: ChronReports
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