I took the $360 Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland. The 7 hours felt luxurious — but sleeping was a real challenge.
I took the famous overnight train from London to Edinburgh and was impressed by the food and friendly staff, but shakiness ...
Railway Technology on MSN4d
UK’s Great Western Railway to introduce new Class 175 trains
Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced the introduction of 26 Class 175 trains to its fleet, aiming to enhance punctuality ...
Railway Technology on MSN10d
UK DfT to update rail technical standards for safety and accessibility
The National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs) replaced the EU's Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs).
Railway Gazette International4d
UK railway news round-up
Newsham station on the Northumberland Line is to open for passengers on March 17, after the Office of Rail & Road announced ...
Trains13d
Traveling exhibit train to be part of British Railway 200 celebration
Britain’s Railway 200 celebration — marking the 200th anniversary of modern railroading — has a new element: A traveling ...
Railway Gazette International13d
Tram-train scheme guidance issued
UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has published what it says is a 'landmark' document providing guidance for ...
RailAdvent6d
Book Review: Mail Rail – The Story of the Post Office and the Railways by Peter Johnson
This book tells the history of transporting mail by train, including travelling post offices, dedicated mail trains, and its ...
Railway Technology11d
UK DfT to update rail technical standards for safety and accessibility
NTSNs set technical standards for rail vehicles, infrastructure, and operations, covering passenger and freight rail on mainline, high-speed networks (HS1, HS2), and the UK section of the Channel ...