From promising beginnings to present-day disasters, we chart the highs and lows of the UK’s 50-year quest for high-speed rail ...

Preparations are under way for a commemorative train journey to mark the birth of the UK's first high-speed rail service. The arrival of the Intercity 125 HST on the route between ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Construction on the UK's high-speed rail line took a step forward this ...

Day trip on one of the world’s newest high-speed bullet trains, upgraded to first class. Smooth, modern and surprisingly luxurious, the journey demonstrates what first-class train travel can feel like ...

New sleeper trains, new high speed trains and new contenders for the Channel Tunnel, including Sir Richard Branson's Virgin ...

The Class 810 Aurora trains are anticipated to enter service in early 2025. The new Aurora intercity trains aim to replace the existing EMR intercity fleet. Credit: Hitachi Rail. The Aurora trains are ...

Building new railways is an expensive business. Even in ideal circumstances, carving a new route through the landscape costs millions of dollars per mile and can take decades to complete. If you want ...

The first trains of the new fleet were introduced on the Kirkby line of Merseyrail’s network in January 2023. The Class 777 trains were rolled out across the Merseyrail network in December 2023.

A new fleet of British-designed and built battery electric trains has been announced, promising thousands of new jobs, faster ...

High-speed trains are more than just a way to get from point A to point B – they’re moving testaments to what human engineering can achieve. In 2025, these sleek machines don’t just shorten travel ...

The highest-speed trains in the world open up no end of possibilities for curious travellers. Whenever we head on an adventure that includes more time on the ground, it feels like a big win on the ...