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World first as development of quantum navigation technology advances onto Britain’s national railway: GTR test train

World first as development of quantum navigation technology advances onto Britain’s national railway

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

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: Library image of new track being installed during engineering work cropped

Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes

Thursday 5 Mar 2026

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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Young people urged to stay off railway tracks over Easter holidays: Generic track image

Young people urged to stay off railway tracks over Easter holidays

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

With the Easter school holidays approaching, Network Rail is issuing a renewed safety appeal for young people to stay safe around the railway.

Major milestone reached as £8.3m accessibility upgrades progress at Tenby station: Tenby AfA temporary bridge install-4

Major milestone reached as £8.3m accessibility upgrades progress at Tenby station

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

Passengers at Tenby station to benefit from step-free access between platforms as upgrades move into next phase

World first as development of quantum navigation technology advances onto Britain’s national railway: GTR test train

World first as development of quantum navigation technology advances onto Britain’s national railway

Tuesday 24 Mar 2026

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: Cardiff-Newport track renewals March 2026 drone shot

Railway reopens after major upgrade to improve reliability for passengers in South Wales

Monday 23 Mar 2026

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: Glasgow Central station work-3

Major engineering work delivered at Glasgow Central during emergency closure

Monday 23 Mar 2026

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: Hope and Heritage statue 3

Railway sculpture finds new home in Springburn after years in storage

Monday 23 Mar 2026

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: Glasgow Central Clock

All platforms to reopen at Glasgow Central on Wednesday 25 March

Monday 23 Mar 2026

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: Glasgow Central Station - exclusion zone - March 2026

Hope Street exit restored at Glasgow Central to improve passenger flow

Friday 20 Mar 2026

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.