8 of the most scenic train journeys in the UK
UK rail is once again in the spotlight as the country marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first public railway this ...
New, faster train routes connecting Britain to France and Germany might be on their way
In travel news this week: railway ambitions in Europe, China and the Middle East, the delicious foods that Sweden does better ...
Nationalisation will buckle England’s railways
The same is true internationally. Although railways keep records of slightly different things, the top three most punctual railways worldwide are Japan’s (privatised), Switzerland’s (hybrid) and Hong ...
The huge UK train station that's been named 'one of the best in Europe'
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Transport Secretary confirms date when state-owned Great British Railways will be set up
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she has told officials at the Department for Transport she expects Great British ...
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British rail reorganization plans moving forward
Despite a few public setbacks, including the short-notice replacement of the previous Transport Secretary, the British government’s plans to restructure the passenger rail industry are moving ahead.
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Transport secretary reveals UK state-owned rail company to be launched in two years
The UK’s railways are set for a major overhaul, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirming that state-owned rail ...
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UK railway news round-up
A Hegenscheidt wheel lathe has been installed at Allerton Traincare Centre in Liverpool as part of an £8·9m project between ...
UK airport plans huge new high-speed rail station making it much easier to get to
When HS2 is completed, journey times from Birmingham to the main London interchange at Old Oak Common could be as low as 32 ...
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Government sets out its plan for how Great British Railways will work
Rail Business UK looks at the details of the government's rail reform plans, which would restructure the industry and establish Great British Railways as a new body bringing together infrastructure ...
UK airport to get huge new train station with high speed routes – making it ‘easier to get to than Heathrow’
ONE of the UK’s biggest airports has revealed plans for a new high speed train station – that will make it quicker to get to from London than Heathrow Airport. Birmingham Airport ...