The Birth of British Railways: How Nationalisation Changed the Railway
On Jan. 1, 1948, Britain’s railway entered a new era. For a quarter of a century, most of…
Severn Valley Railway: From Closure to Preservation
The Severn Valley Railway, spanning 16 miles from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, is currently the best preserved heritage route…
Class 222 Meridian: History specs and future
For more than 20 years, the Class 222 Meridian has been a familiar sight on the Midland Main…
Birmingham New Street Transformation: Concrete to Grand Central
Very few railway stations undergone a transformation greater than Birmingham New Street. For many years, New Street Station…
How TPWS Works and Why Britain’s Railways Use It
Every day, thousands of trains travel across Britain’s railway protected by a safety system most passengers will never…
Ufton Nervet Rail Crash: What Happened in 2004
The Ufton Nervet rail crash occured on November 6, 2004, at approximately 100mph, an First Great Western High…
Class 170 Turbostar: History and Fact File
The Class 170 Turbostar is one of the most successful diesel trains to operate across Britain. Since entering…
Great Central Main Line History: The Rise and Fall
No abandoned railway evokes more commentary and more interest than the Great Central Main Line History. A great…
The Rise of Bi-Mode Trains Blending Diesel and Electric Power
The bi-mode train is at the forefront of flexibility and innovation as part of the country’s efforts to…
Britain’s New Generation of Light Rail: The Future of City Transport
Light rail is gently transforming mobility across Britain. Once considered an obscure mode of transportation, it is now…