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Network Rail closes Wales Coast line for £25m upgrades
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Story summary
- Network Rail will close the Wales Coast line from Chester to Holyhead for upgrades.
- The closure runs Jan 9–Feb 6 2027 as part of a £25 million scheme replacing over-50-year-old track.
- Engineers will use 22 trains, install >3,000 sleepers, 9,000 tonnes ballast and remove ~9,800 tonnes spoil.
- Replacement buses will run, with travel details announced in autumn 2026.
- Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast will coordinate passenger information during the works.