Flooding
closed the Conwy Valley line for 3 months
The early
part of February 2004 brought heavy rainfall to North Wales. The
effect of this, falling on already sodden ground, led to very serious flooding
particularly in the Conwy Valley around Llanrwst. The Conwy Valley
line suffered very badly with serious damage between Tal y Cafn and Betws
y Coed. Repairs to the line were extensive and it was not reopened
until 22nd May 2004. Further flooding seriously affected the line
in the early part of 2005 but the preventative measures put in in 2004
limited the damage caused.
These
two views, by John Wilkinson, show Llanrwst North station on February the
4th 2004.
These views by Network Rail show how badly the line has been damaged. The photographs
were taken on the section of track south of Llanrwst when water levels were dropping.
Next page: A visit by the Royal train, July 2004.