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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.
Is small talk a thing of the past? Over half of Brits think so as spectacular new campaign launch reveals that more than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year
- Stunning ‘Ticket to Talk’ exhibition at London Waterloo station highlights the 2,284 small talk phrases used to save lives last year
- Yet 52% of Brits think small talk is a thing of the past and 78% of Brits admit to trying to avoid making it
- Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police are reminding people to practice their small talk skills as it could be a life-saving tool
Latest News
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.
TWO WEEKS 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.