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REMINDER: Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, helping them make the most of their spring break.
World first as development of quantum navigation technology advances onto Britain’s national railway
Britain’s railway has taken a major step in the development of quantum navigation technologies, with new systems designed to measure train position with extreme precision now being advanced for the national rail network.
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Smoother and more reliable journeys for Somerset passengers as new track is installed in Easter upgrade
Rail services through Somerset are back up and running as usual after engineers spent the Easter bank holiday weekend replacing old track, sleepers and ballast at East Somerset Junction, between Westbury and Taunton.
Passenger and freight services resume after Network Rail and South Western Railway carry out vital maintenance near Eastleigh
Network Rail and South Western Railway have completed vital track maintenance in the busy rail corridor between Eastleigh and Southampton, which will improve reliability and reduce delays.
Network Rail and South Western Railway complete Easter track improvements between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids
This morning (Tuesday 7 April), passenger train services on the West of England Line ran over newly installed track for the first time.
Network Rail and South Western Railway complete vital track improvements between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction
New switches and crossings, essential components which allow trains to change tracks, went into service for the first time at London Waterloo this morning (Tuesday 7 April).
Footage released of major North West railway upgrades this Easter
Drone and trackside footage has been released showing multi-million-pound projects which took place over the Easter weekend to improve rail journeys across the North West.
Portsmouth’s railway reopens in time for Easter after essential upgrade work
Track refurbishment and structural repairs have been completed and train services to Portsmouth Harbour resumed this morning (Friday 3 April).
VIDEO: Virtual reality helping teach young people in Wales and Borders about the dangers of trespassing on the railway
The technology has been rolled out on the Wales and Borders route for the first time - already reaching more than 2,000 school children.
Liverpool Lime Street’s Assisted Travel Lounge opens to passengers
Passengers who need help to get on and off trains at Liverpool Lime Street station will now have access to a dedicated waiting area, as well as a number of new features to improve their journeys.