PRINCESS ANNE officially opened the redoubled railway line from Kemble to Swindon this morning.

The £45m project to redouble the line between Swindon and Kemble began in January and was completed in August and will pave the way for greater capacity, reduced journey times and a better experience for passengers in the future.

The princess, who regularly commutes on the line, arrived at the station at 9am on a train from London and headed into its garden where she met with officials,  network rail represenatives, Stroud MP Neil Carmichael and children from Kemble Primary School.

HRH, who was dressed in an elegant red coat, glamorous box pleated skirt and long leather boots, then gave a speech where she explained that she was pleased that the line was up and running and was impressed the work was completed in such a short period of time.

More to follow.