Linespeed increases from last Monday in October will see linespeed between Welshpool and Sutton Bridge junction increase to 145kph (90mph). Increase in speeds over the points into and out of Newtown and Welshpool from 25kph to 40, 45 or 50 kph depending specific location.
Other linespeed improvements planned for Welshpool - Newtown will have to wait on infrastructure works but should be in place by March 2013 enabling Newtown - Welshpool to be a 12 minute section.
There will be no reduction in journey times at this time.
Other linespeed improvements planned for Welshpool - Newtown will have to wait on infrastructure works but should be in place by March 2013 enabling Newtown - Welshpool to be a 12 minute section.
There will be no reduction in journey times at this time.