Heart of Wessex line upgrades

We’re making major improvements from Castle Cary to Weymouth   

Since February 2020, we’ve been renewing key stretches of track, replacing bridges and carrying out essential maintenance at our stations.

Future work planned

Engineers plan to return in late February 2026 to strengthen embankments and prevent landslips from disrupting journeys.

Benefits

Our work over the last five years has been a serious investment to improve the reliability of the Heart of Wessex line. We will return in February 2026 to strengthen embankments and help reduce the risk of landslips near Evershot Tunnel.

Previous work

Contact us

For more information or to get in touch with us, please contact us by visiting our contact us page or by calling our 24-hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41. Information can also be found on our twitter page @NetworkRailWssx