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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.
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.
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Passengers asked to save the date and plan ahead as February 2027 work closes railway between Three Bridges and Brighton/Lewes for nine days
Significant investment on the Brighton Main Line will improve the reliability of the route.
Strong progress on £4.5m upgrade at Stevenage station
A £4.5 million upgrade of canopies and staircase roofs is currently underway at Stevenage station, along with the full renewal of all platform lighting.
50,000 tonnes of ballast, 11.5km of track, 5,515 sleepers: the numbers behind TRU’s next series of major upgrades
Throughout May and June, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will take another huge step in delivering faster, more frequent trains on a greener railway across the North, through a series of engineering works between Huddersfield and Leeds.
Railway between Wolverhampton and Stafford reopens after major repairs
Passengers have been advised that the railway between Wolverhampton and Stafford has reopened following significant repairs.
Passengers advised to plan ahead as disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford continues
Passengers travelling between Wolverhampton and Stafford have been warned of further disruption following strong winds.
Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth Station after restoration
Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, returned to its rightful place 80 years after the film's release.
Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line to and from Birmingham face significant disruption today, Wednesday 25 March, following damage to overhead lines.
Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester
Passengers travelling between Preston and Manchester have been urged to check their journeys before travelling after a fallen tree damaged overhead electrical lines on the railway.