Buses will replace trains for one week from tomorrow (Monday, March 15) while Network Rail carries out essential engineering work and accessibility upgrades at Tenby Station.

The work will take place between 11pm on Sunday, March 15 and 5.45am on Saturday, March 21 when the railway between Whitland and Pembroke Dock will be closed, allowing engineers to safely complete a series of improvements to maintain a safe and reliable railway in West Wales.

The upgrades form part of Network Rail’s ongoing programme to maintain the West Wales line and improve accessibility at Tenby Station.

Tenby train station
Tenby Train Station (Observer pic)

Engineers will be carrying out track renewal work between Whitland and Narberth, alongside a range of other essential maintenance tasks across the route.

This includes:

  • Vegetation management.
  • Fencing repairs.
  • Level crossing maintenance.
  • Inspections of earthworks and other railway infrastructure.

These works will help improve the long-term reliability and resilience of the railway for the passengers and communities who rely on it.

Network Rail work
(Network Rail)

Tenby Station accessibility improvements

At the same time, major accessibility improvements are being delivered at Tenby Station through the UK Government’s Access for All programme.

The scheme will ultimately provide a new fully accessible footbridge with lifts, making it easier for disabled passengers, those with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage to move between platforms.

The existing footbridge will be demolished overnight on Saturday 14 March. A temporary scaffold footbridge will be installed the same weekend to maintain access for passengers.

The proposed new footbridge at Tenby railway station. Picture: Network Rail application.
The proposed new footbridge at Tenby railway station. (Pic: Network Rail)

Further work at Tenby Station will take place during the line closure, with teams working continuously between March 16 and 21, while trains are not running.

During this work, buses will replace trains and passengers are advised to check before they travel, and allow extra time for their journeys.

The latest journey information is available at nationalrail.co.uk or on the TfW app or website.

Mark Dix, Lead Portfolio Manager at Network Rail Wales and Borders said: “These track upgrades and supporting works are essential to maintaining a safe and reliable railway for passengers across West Wales, while the improvements at Tenby Station will make a real difference for passengers who rely on step-free access.

“We’d like to thank passengers, residents and local businesses for their patience while we carry out this important work.”