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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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VIDEO: Virtual reality helping teach young people in Wales and Borders about the dangers of trespassing on the railway
The technology has been rolled out on the Wales and Borders route for the first time - already reaching more than 2,000 school children.
Liverpool Lime Street’s Assisted Travel Lounge opens to passengers
Passengers who need help to get on and off trains at Liverpool Lime Street station will now have access to a dedicated waiting area, as well as a number of new features to improve their journeys.
STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail to carry out vital track upgrades between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction this Easter
A reduced service will operate between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction over the Easter Weekend, Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, while engineers from Network Rail and South Western Railway carry out vital engineering work to improve reliability on this busy route.
STARTING TOMORROW: 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.
STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail continues West of England Line improvement works by renewing track between Yeovil Junction and Honiton this Easter
Over the Easter weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, engineers will be replacing the stretch of track on the West of England Line that runs through Seaton Junction, to the west of Axminster.
East Suffolk line improvements continue in late May
Investment in improving the East Suffolk line will continue this May with extensive renewals of ageing assets and vital maintenance to keep train services running reliably and safely across Suffolk.
Essential track renewal work to begin at Swinton
The railway either side of Swinton station in Rotherham is being renewed to maintain the safe and reliable running of train services.
Clear gains from new panes at London Liverpool Street
Network Rail has finished replacing glazing panels as part of its major roof refurbishment project at Liverpool Street, bringing lighter and brighter journeys to Britain's busiest station.
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