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 ...
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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).
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UK’s Great Western Railway to introduce new Class 175 trains
UK-based train operating company Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced the introduction of 26 Class 175 trains to its ...
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Railroad Development Corp., UK’s TDI Greenway announce partnership
Pittsburgh’s Railroad Development Corp. and British firm TDI Greenway have announced an investment partnership that will result in a merger between RDC’s Pop Up Metro venture and TDI’s light rail ...
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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 ...
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Tram-train scheme guidance issued
UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has published what it says is a 'landmark' document providing guidance for ...
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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 ...
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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 ...