One of the UK’s most remarkable railway structures stretches for almost two miles across the River Tay. Known today for its ...

As any tourist traveling on dilapidated trains to and from London would quickly discover, Britain’s domestic railway system has been in a state of slow decline ever since the sun set on the British ...

British Rail sandwiches, infinite pork pies and a Farmhouse Grill: A history of railway food From six courses of French cuisine to sandwiches that curled at the corners, what was really served in ...

Included world’s biggest rail festival Engaged tens of millions of people across 180+ countries Sets the standard for other ...

In January 1976, Britain’s expanding North Sea oil industry was already reshaping the nation’s railways — and nowhere was that impact clearer than in the Sc ...

Lecturer in Marketing, Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London In 2025 Britain is marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Many will be quick to celebrate the legacy of steam ...

Back in March 2016, Virgin Trains unveiled the first of a new train fleet in a ceremony launched by world-famous Virgin founder Richard Branson. The company touted the new ‘Virgin Azuma’ train as one ...

A “powerhouse of British engineering” should go down a storm with steam fans visiting one of the region’s popular heritage lines over coming weeks. The legendary No 60163 Tornado will be hauling ...

This powerhouse of British engineering will be in steam on selected dates from August 1 to 31, as well as ticketed special services on September 4, 5, 11 and 12. Built from scratch and completed in ...