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Network Rail

The Cathole Bridge Road level crossing near Crewkerne, looking north
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Work on 145-home development cannot start without level crossing upgrade

The cutting east of the Crewkerne Tunnel was repaired in December 2023 The cutting east of the Crewkerne Tunnel was repaired in December 2023
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Road closures planned to allow repairs to key Somerset railway cutting

Adam Dance said: Adam Dance said:
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Somerset MP challenges Andy Burnham on cheaper train fares for over-30s

Aerial view of the Maple Grove site off Lang Road in Crewkerne, pictured in June 2023 Aerial view of the Maple Grove site off Lang Road in Crewkerne, pictured in June 2023
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Work on 145 Somerset homes could begin without changes to railway crossing

Current construction entrance to the Wool Gardens estate on the A356 Station Road Current construction entrance to the Wool Gardens estate on the A356 Station Road
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Five months of roadworks near Somerset railway station begin

Mr Dance said the funding will support detailed design work towards step-free access at Yeovil Junction station Mr Dance said the funding will support detailed design work towards step-free access at Yeovil Junction station
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Adam Dance welcomes accessibility investment at Yeovil Junction station

The Cathole Bridge Road level crossing near Crewkerne, looking north The Cathole Bridge Road level crossing near Crewkerne, looking north
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Somerset level crossing could be widened after 145 homes approved

Network Rail is carrying out the work next to Somerton Tunnel between Monday, December 8, and Sunday, December 14 Network Rail is carrying out the work next to Somerton Tunnel between Monday, December 8, and Sunday, December 14
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Somerset rail lines to shut for week-long engineering works

Aerial view of the Maple Grove site off Lang Road in Crewkerne, pictured in June 2023 Aerial view of the Maple Grove site off Lang Road in Crewkerne, pictured in June 2023
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Crewkerne residents fail in last-ditch efforts to stop nearly 150 new homes

Class 159 train on the West of England Line. Class 159 train on the West of England Line.
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South Western Railway restoring full timetable of trains passing through Somerset

A temporary 40mph speed limit has been introduced over a four-mile section of track in the Crewkerne area A temporary 40mph speed limit has been introduced over a four-mile section of track in the Crewkerne area
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South Western Railway services suspended at Crewkerne due to dry weather

While the railway is closed, a range of other important work will be completed, including track maintenance in the Maiden Newton area While the railway is closed, a range of other important work will be completed, including track maintenance in the Maiden Newton area
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Trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary to be disrupted for a week

Monday's heavy rainfall caused a landslip at the Crewkerne Tunnel. Monday's heavy rainfall caused a landslip at the Crewkerne Tunnel.
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Parts of Somerset left without rail services following landslip at key tunnel

South Western Railway are introducing a reduced timetable on the West of England Line from tomorrow. Picture: PA South Western Railway are introducing a reduced timetable on the West of England Line from tomorrow. Picture: PA
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Somerset rail users face disruption due to August heatwave: See affected routes

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