The two halves of a heritage railway are being brought to life at a special event. The Great Central Railway (GCR) aims to reconnect Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to create an 18-mile (29-km) ...

A blue plaque celebrating the life of the Great Western Railway's first locomotive driver has been unveiled in Swindon. James 'Jim' Hurst, was appointed as the GWR's first locomotive shunter in 1837 ...

I first created “THEN & NOW” 30 years (and three newspapers) ago to offer bite-sized, tempting morsels of history. But this ...

The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSPR) connects major cities in western Taiwan between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Opened on January 5, 2007, the rail system has become an important part of Taiwan's ...

For this week’s first walking trail, we took on the Rail Corridor. Our destination? Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant for a traditional banana leaf meal. Named for its original designation in ...

“We look forward to working with President Trump and Secretary Duffy as we build the world-class passenger rail system this country deserves,” the Amtrak board said in a statement Wednesda ...

Marie will open for the 2025 shipping season on March 21. The opening of the locks marks the start of the Great Lakes shipping season. The Soo Locks allow vessels to traverse the 21-foot drop in ...

A major railway operator in Japan is embarking on a journey to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D-printed train station. The new station structure, measuring about 108 square feet ...

Languages: English. Elon Musk has voiced ambitions to privatize Amtrak, the biggest high-speed rail provider in the U.S., which could have a huge impact on the technology's future.

the Bergen Line and the Flam Railway. In Bergen, Michael investigates how Norway, which has gained great wealth from oil and gas, is today investing in sustainable energy. He discovers that cruise ...

Leicestershire's Great Central Railway (GCR) is to offer a tantalising glimpse of its long hoped-for 'reunification' with a section of the historic line in neighbouring Nottinghamshire.

Leicestershire's Great Central Railway (GCR) is to offer a tantalising glimpse of its long hoped-for 'reunification' with a section of the historic line in neighbouring Nottinghamshire. The service ...