The mystery UK railway: Complete, costly, and completely empty
The wait continues There is no sign of the passenger services coming any time soon on the East-West Rail line, in spite of it being completed and freight trains running through the new station since late 2024. While the freight trains prove that this stretch of railway is operational, the East West Rail project that […]
1 month ago
Government confirms it will renationalise railway services
Labour has pledged for this to happen within five years The UK government has announced it will renationalise railway services. The legislation was announced in the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, in which Labour laid out its plans for government. This included plans to bring train operators into public ownership. […]
2 years ago
Labour pledge to nationalise the railways in King’s Speech
It would mark the first major change to national infrastructure from the new government. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a plan to nationalise Britain’s railways as part of the King’s Speech in just under two week’s time. As iNews reports, the Labour government have outlined the setting up of Great British Railways in […]
2 years ago
The longest continuous train journey in the world stretches 19,000 kilometres and takes 21 days
The opening of a new line in Laos means Portugal to Singapore by rail is theoretically possible Train buffs have crowned Portugal to Singapore the longest continuous train journey in the World after a new line in Laos made the connection theoretically possible. Setting off from Lagos those barmy enough to make the journey would […]
4 years ago
Eurostar to stop direct trains between London and Disneyland Paris
Better get your trip in now while you still can For many Brits, hopping on the Eurostar on the way to Disneyland Paris will be a treasured family memory, but from next year the international rail service will no longer run direct trains to the popular tourist destination. Travel agents have been told the company, […]
4 years ago
Man filmed driving along railway to escape cops found guilty of endangering life
He’s really gone off the rails A man filmed driving along a railway track to try and evade cops has been found guilty of endangering life. Kieron Francis, 35, was caught on camera attempting to flee police in a stolen Land Rover Discovery by driving through a level crossing and turning onto the track. Video […]
4 years ago