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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
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail begins next phase of upgrades on Portsmouth Direct Line
Network Rail is continuing its major investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line and will carry out the next phase of signalling and track upgrades later this month. While this work takes place, buses will replace trains between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour from Saturday 28 March to Thursday 2 April.
Midway milestone reached in extensive railway upgrade programme
Passengers have been thanked for their patience at the midway point of an extensive programme of East Coast Main Line improvements.
Boosting reliability on the mainline through Suffolk and Norfolk this April
Network Rail will be carrying out vital upgrades on the line between Ipswich and Norwich on some April weekends, as well as improving three level crossings for both passengers and road users.
Services affected between Leeds and Knaresborough as signalling project nears completion
An important milestone in a signalling upgrade project will affect passenger services between Leeds and Knaresborough on Sunday 22 March.
Changes to Chiltern journeys this Easter while vital HS2 work continues in Buckinghamshire
Passengers travelling between Aylesbury and London via Great Missenden are being advised to plan ahead as HS2 work means changes to train services during the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Liverpool Lime Street's new Assisted Travel Lounge set to open to passengers
Passengers travelling on trains in and out of Liverpool Lime Street station will soon have a dedicated waiting lounge to make travelling easier and more accessible.
Major rail upgrade plans submitted to help unlock new railway stations
Passengers are closer to benefitting from improved rail services, better connectivity and new stations as Network Rail submits a full business case for major railway upgrades between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction.
Partial reopening of Glasgow Central confirmed for Wednesday 18 March
Glasgow Central high-level will partially reopen on Wednesday 18 March, allowing a return of some ScotRail and cross-border train services.