Exclusive plans reveal heritage steam trains could make a triumphant return to the Isle of Wight, reviving nostalgic railway journeys across the beloved holiday island for the first time in decades.
Majorca's historic train line from Palma to Sóller returns, offering breathtaking mountain and citrus grove views, revitalising tourism and local travel on the Balearic island.
London grinds to a halt as 24-hour Tube strike cripples the capital. The walkout ignites a fierce political row over pay and the future of driverless trains on the London Underground.
Explore the Lake District's stunning landscapes on a new 46-mile walking trail from Windermere to Grasmere, retracing Wordsworth's steps without a car. Sustainable travel guide.
Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.
A new direct train service now connects Rome and the heart of Tuscany, Siena, offering a faster, scenic route and boosting tourism in the iconic region.
Furious Lake District residents and campaigners are calling for a tourist tax and on-the-spot fines to tackle a surge in littering, fly-camping, and anti-social behaviour, blaming a 'tsunami' of visitors for degrading the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.
Discover how a historic Cumbrian farm is pioneering a fragrant new future for Lake District agriculture, transforming its fields with sustainable lavender cultivation.
Actress Celia Imrie endures a gruelling two-and-a-half-hour train stand from London to Somerset, sparking outrage over UK rail conditions. Exclusive details from Richard Eden's diary.
A revolutionary 'tap-in, tap-out' rail payment system, using cutting-edge bank card technology, is being rolled out across Britain, promising to put an end to lengthy ticket queues and confusing fare rules for passengers.
UK railways are on the cusp of a major revolution. A new trial combines contactless pay-as-you-go technology with GPS tracking, promising to make paper tickets and fixed fares a thing of the past. Discover how your future train travel will be smoother, sm
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for heavy, persistent rain across southern Scotland and north west England, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Wednesday.
Escape the everyday with Britain's most breathtaking coastal rail adventures. From Cornwall's rugged cliffs to Scotland's dramatic shores, discover hidden gems and iconic seaside towns perfect for your next day trip.
A University of Law student from Clapham Junction faces a staggering £12,000 court bill after being caught in a sophisticated fare evasion scheme. Discover how ticket inspectors uncovered this elaborate fraud.
Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption
A major signal failure at a key Sydney hub caused widespread disruption during Monday's morning rush hour, with significant delays and cancellations affecting thousands of commuters across the metropolitan network.
Amtrak is set to transform travel on the US East Coast with its new fleet of Next-Gen Acela high-speed trains, promising faster, smoother, and more sustainable journeys between Washington and Boston from 2024.
Hull Trains drivers, represented by ASLEF, are striking over serious safety concerns, causing major disruptions to services between Hull and London. The union alleges management failures jeopardise passenger and crew safety.
France's state-owned railway company, SNCF, has been ordered to pay a €1,000 fine after a court ruled the noise from its trains in Brittany was unacceptable, following a unique complaint centred on a resident's distressed cat.
A daredevil hiker has sparked a major mountain rescue operation after scaling Scafell Pike barefoot in the middle of the night, leaving emergency services baffled by his dangerous feat.
An extraordinary transformation is unfolding in the Lake District. After relentless rain, the iconic fells have vanished, replaced by a breathtaking inland sea that rewrites the very map of Cumbria.
Discover how a network of new overnight rail routes is transforming European travel, connecting major hubs like London, Amsterdam, and Berlin for a sustainable and romantic journey.
Amtrak and NASA join forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop high-tech, safer, and more efficient trains, signalling a new era for rail transport in the US with potential global implications.
Discover how Europe's iconic night trains are making a triumphant comeback, offering sustainable luxury and reviving the golden age of rail travel across the continent.
ScotRail has launched a groundbreaking six-month pilot, eliminating peak-time rail fares across Scotland in a bold move to boost off-peak travel and ease the cost-of-living burden for commuters.
Join columnist Lucy Mangan as she dissects the elusive fantasy of a flawless British train journey, from silent carriages to the scourge of mobile phone loudspeakers, in her weekly digested roundup.
A new investigation exposes the staggering price gap between rail and air travel on key European routes, with eco-conscious passengers paying a massive premium for taking the train.
Travellers can now explore southern France's stunning Occitania region for just €19 per journey with a new cheap train ticket scheme, making luxury holidays affordable.