UK rail is once again in the spotlight as the country marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first public railway this ...

Plans to set up a rail watchdog to give train passengers a voice and hold train operators to account have been unveiled by ...

In travel news this week: railway ambitions in Europe, China and the Middle East, the delicious foods that Sweden does better ...

Two 18-year-olds suspected of carrying out a robbery were arrested after armed officers tracked them as they boarded a train.

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 ...

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.

One of the world's most famous steam locomotives has arrived at a heritage railway and museum for a special stay. The Flying ...

Located in east England, it is one of the world's smallest public railways and a great day out for all the family ...

Berney Arms Railway Station, one of world's most remote stops, endures thanks to a 19th-century landowner's unusual demand.

German intercity trains even less punctual than Britain’s railways - Deutsche Bahn blames not being on time on German rail ...

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 ...

When HS2 is completed, journey times from Birmingham to the main London interchange at Old Oak Common could be as low as 32 ...