Severn Tunnel reopens following a £23m upgrade to overhead power lines
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Severn Tunnel reopens following a £23m upgrade to overhead power lines

9 Jun 2026 · Originally published 9 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Key railway line reopens after weeks of disruption and £23m upgrade
The Severn Tunnel has reopened to rail traffic after a 16-day closure allowed engineers to install a new, corrosion-resistant power system. This £23 million project replaces equipment that struggled with the tunnel's damp, saltwater environment, helping to ensure more reliable cross-border travel between Wales and England.
Source: WalesOnline Monmouthshire
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