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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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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.
Railway reopens after major upgrade to improve reliability for passengers in South Wales
The railway between Newport and Cardiff reopened on Monday 23 March following a week of vital track renewals to support more dependable journeys on the South Wales Main Line.
Major engineering work delivered at Glasgow Central during emergency closure
Network Rail engineers seized the rare opportunity of the closure of Scotland’s busiest station to deliver an extensive package of maintenance and renewals that would ordinarily have taken around ten months to complete.
Railway sculpture finds new home in Springburn after years in storage
A celebrated railway sculpture that has been stored away for over two decades has been given a new lease of life at the heart of Springburn.
All platforms to reopen at Glasgow Central on Wednesday 25 March
Network Rail will reopen platforms 1-6 at Glasgow Central on Wednesday 25 March, restoring all train routes through the high-level station following the Union Street fire.
Hope Street exit restored at Glasgow Central to improve passenger flow
Network Rail, working closely with Glasgow City Council, will reopen the upper Hope Street exit of Glasgow Central from Sunday 22 March, giving passengers another way to safely leave the station.
Manchester Piccadilly's first community garden opens to the public
Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly will now have a new space to enjoy as the station's first community garden opens to the public.
Passengers urged to plan ahead as London Marylebone upgrades continue
Passengers travelling into London Marylebone have been urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of upgrades taking place on 28 and 29 March.