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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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Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth Station after restoration: Carnforth station clock unveiling -2

Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth Station after restoration

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, returned to its rightful place 80 years after the film's release.

Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford: Birmingham disruption 2

Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line to and from Birmingham face significant disruption today, Wednesday 25 March, following damage to overhead lines.

Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester: Lostock tree fall 6

Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Passengers travelling between Preston and Manchester have been urged to check their journeys before travelling after a fallen tree damaged overhead electrical lines on the railway.

Level crossing safety reminder issued ahead of car boot sales returning: Shiregate No.10 footpath Metheringham cropped

Level crossing safety reminder issued ahead of car boot sales returning

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

A reminder to stay safe at level crossings has been issued ahead of weekly car boot sales returning to Metheringham.

London Euston passengers urged to plan journeys ahead of huge Easter improvements: West Coast Main Line upgrade work - generic cropped

London Euston passengers urged to plan journeys ahead of huge Easter improvements

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Passengers travelling into and out of London Euston this Easter have been urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of major upgrade work. 

Between Friday 3 and Wednesday 8 April, teams of engineers will be working to improve railway track, signalling and overhead line equipment between Euston and Milton Keynes. 

Reminder ahead of April engineering work across Scotland’s railway: Library image of new track being installed during engineering work cropped cropped

Reminder ahead of April engineering work across Scotland’s railway

Wednesday 25 Mar 2026

Essential engineering work will begin next week as Network Rail delivers £7.2m of upgrades across Scotland’s railway throughout April.  

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