The lineside to the east of Bath Spa station appears to be in need of urgent undergrowth control. Weed growth on this scale will likely cause significant damage to the famous Brunel cutting at Sydney Gardens. Here a Class 43 set forms 1C16, the London Paddington (1330hrs) to Bristol Temple Meads service on Thursday 26 April 2018. The Guardian newspaper has recently reported a push by Network Rail to control lineside vegetation, (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/apr/29/millions-of-trees-at-risk-in-secretive-network-rail-felling-programme )