A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the railway arrived at London Paddington this morning (Monday 8 December) ...

Railroads transformed the world. They stitched together cities and continents, turning once-distant destinations into reachable places. While their role in daily transportation has diminished in many ...

What claims to be UK’s first hybrid diesel-battery-electric passenger train has entered service with Chiltern Railways. This is a historic first for both the country’s railway system and for the brand ...

It is a significant weekend for railway enthusiasts across Britain. Celebrations are taking place to mark 200 years since "the birth of the modern railway" - the Stockton and Darlington Railway on 27 ...

Celebrate 200 years of British rail with the Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ exhibition train at London Paddington, 8–14 December. Free ...

A travelling railway exhibition marking 200 years of rail history is set to arrive in Blackpool next month. The Inspiration train will be on display at Blackpool North station from Tuesday, November 4 ...

A legendary piece of British rail history - the only one left of its kind - is returning to its original platform for the first time in six decades. The AC Railbus W79978 is one of the rarest trains ...

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Just outside the county town of Shrewsbury, UK, workers pace the elevated halls of Severn Bridge Junction – the largest operational mechanical signal box in the world. Since 1904, it has provided safe ...

Two hundred years ago, Shildon in north-east England changed the way we travel forever – and its legacy shaped rail networks around the globe. "Would you just look at that?" said Niccy Hallifax, eyes ...

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