Rail Calendar 2026

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This document serves as the 2026 Rail Calendar, detailing important dates, periods, and inspirational quotes relevant to railway engineering.

Calendar Overview

The calendar spans from 2025 to 2026, highlighting control period dates and bank holidays in England and Wales.

Key periods for 2025 include 13 distinct timeframes, each with specified start and end dates, facilitating planning and scheduling for railway operations.

Inspirational Quotes

The calendar features motivational quotes from notable figures, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in understanding (Albert Einstein), the essence of engineering (Henry Petroski), curiosity about ideas (Marie Curie), striving for perfection (Sir Henry Royce), and the role of engineers in problem-solving (Eleanor K. Baum).

Bank Holidays

Bank holidays for 2026 include:

January 1: New Year’s Day

April 3: Good Friday

April 6: Easter Monday

May 4: Early May bank holiday

May 25: Spring bank holiday

August 31: Summer bank holiday

December 25: Christmas Day

December 28: Boxing Day (substitute day)

Control Periods

The document outlines the start and end dates for control periods, with the current period (Control Period 7) running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029.

Future control periods are also listed, extending into 2027, with specific dates for each period.

Company Information

ASAVRAIL provides consultancy, design, coordination and assurance services in railway systems and power engineering. The company specializes in railway electrical power designs, project management and offers technical assurance, competency management, and professional registration support, alongside innovative workshops and mentorship in STEM fields.

This summary encapsulates the essential elements of the 2026 Rail Calendar, focusing on key dates, inspirational messages, and the operational framework of ASAVRAIL.