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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Latest traffic, travel and weather updates to keep you on the…
Roads in and around Bath are running smoothly so far with only the on-going problems likely to cause any significant hold-ups.
There are no new problems to report first thing but work continues on the closed A431 Kelston Road and emergency traffic lights will slow your journey on the Midford Road.
Trains to and from Bath Spa Station are also running on time.
If you encounter any problems on your journey to work tweet @BathChron when it is safe to do so.
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Latest traffic, travel and weather: A36 reopened
6pm: The A36 has been reopened following an earlier accident.

5pm update: The A36 is closed in both directions between its junction with the A4 London Road in Limpley Stoke and Brown Shutters in Hinton Charterhouse, because of an accident.

Latest traffic, travel and weather: Problems on the trains and a frosty start on the roads
A frosty start to the day could make conditions on the roads tricky first thing.
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