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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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ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out vital track upgrades between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction this Easter
A reduced service will operate between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction over the Easter Weekend, Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, while engineers from Network Rail and South Western Railway carry out vital engineering work to improve reliability on this busy route.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out essential maintenance of vital rail corridor near Southampton this Easter
This Easter weekend, from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, Network Rail will be carrying out essential maintenance work in the Eastleigh area, a vital corridor for passengers and freight.
STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail begins next phase of upgrades on Portsmouth Direct Line
Network Rail and South Western Railway are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line and will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades starting tomorrow.
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.