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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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Essential rail improvement work to take place between Llandrindod and Llanwrtyd this April
Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Llandovery, on the Heart of Wales line, from Saturday 18 April to Thursday 23 April.
Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail restores two of Brunel’s historic landmarks in Bath and Wiltshire
Rail passengers travelling through Bath later this month are being asked to plan their journeys in advance as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two of the region’s most important railway heritage structures: the Grade II listed Sydney Gardens footbridge and the eastern entrance to the iconic Box Tunnel.
Euston station fully reopens after six days of major railway upgrades
The West Coast Main Line has reopened to passengers after six days of major railway improvements between Milton Keynes and London Euston.
Liverpool Lime Street's top travel tips for Grand National racegoers
Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2026 are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start as the world-famous horse racing festival returns today.
Weekend of significant upgrades will include milestone in station footbridge project
A modern footbridge designed to last 120 years opened today (Thursday 9 April) at Harlington station to improve safety and long-term reliability.
Smoother journeys for Ely passengers
Passengers travelling through Ely this spring will soon benefit from smoother journeys as essential weekend engineering work to improve reliability takes place on one of the busiest parts of the region’s rail network.
New customer hub opens at Euston ready to better support station users
Passengers travelling through London Euston will benefit from a brand‑new customer information hub when main line services resume this week (Thursday 9 April), which will make it quicker and easier for people to get the help they need.
Buses to replace trains between Amersham and Aylesbury Vale Parkway
Buses are to replace trains between Amersham and Aylesbury Vale Parkway after a safety-critical electrical fault was uncovered during inspections by Network Rail.