The Cambrian Line in Mid-Wales has reopened this morning following last week’s train crash.

Investigation teams have completed their work, allowing Transport for Wales to separate the trains and for Network Rail to carry out any repairs and maintenance needed.

TfW says that some trains may still be affected in the short term, and passengers are being advised to check before travelling.

15 people were taken to hospital and one person sadly died when 2 Class 158s collided near Talerddig loop on the Cambrian Line.

The RAIB has been to investigate which said that whilst investigations are continuing, low rail adhesion may have affected the train’s ability to stop at the red signal.

 “The railways in Wales have a very good safety record, so when serious incidents like this happen, we at TfW, together with our partners at Network Rail, are determined to get to the bottom of what caused it. For that reason, we are co-operating fully with the authorities investigating the collision, and in particular, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.

“We have worked hard to clear the trains safely from the accident site, and to carry out full safety checks and tests before reopening the line for passenger trains.

“Our condolences go to the family of the passenger who passed away, and we hope that those passengers and staff members injured in the collision make a speedy recovery.”

Jan Chaudhry van der Velde, chief operating officer for TfW