There is much to be said for the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), the grand entry into the British history books, whose 200th birthday is being celebrated today.
Michael Cox looks at how the passenger train has been fundamental to English football for almost two centuries ...
The historic British train journey that laid the foundations for much of the modern age is being celebrated Saturday on the 200th anniversary. On Sept. 27, 1825, the first steam powered railway engine ...
Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey) the spectacular series uses cutting-edge drones to showcase some of ...
The 10 stamps feature locomotives that helped shape rail travel in Britain, including Locomotion No. 1, Rocket, Mallard and ...
ONE tiny town in the middle of the countryside changed travel in the UK and around the globe forever. Shildon in County ...
There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...
Hundreds of people have squeezed onto what is claimed to be the world's longest station bench to mark a railway milestone.
The SBS favourite which never rates a mention at annual Upfronts, Great British Railway Journeys, returns for a new series this week. Season 16 clocks in at a hefty 20 episodes, screening in double ...
Experience the golden age of luxury rail travel aboard the iconic Belmond British Pullman train. This comprehensive guide answers all your questions about booking, dining, carriages, and what to ...