It has been 200 years since the first steam-powered passenger train on a public line departed from a small, northern mining town.

Rail travel first began on Sept 27, 1825. Two centuries ago, the world’s first steam train ran in northern England and ...

Forget about being crammed on a suburban train, the real romance of rail is found through luxury long-distance inland trips or journeys back in time.

The historic train journey that set the foundations for much of the modern age is being celebrated across the U.K. on the ...

Queen Victoria herself was a great lover of trains and she would no doubt have been delighted that in 2025 Britain celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Stevenson and Queen Victoria ...

Today marks 170 years since New South Wales launched its first passenger railway line, connecting Sydney and Parramatta. This 22-kilometre journey ...

The UK is toasting 200 years of train travel. From steam rides to commuter lines, you'll find scores of riveting rail ...

Tasmania’s West Coast Wilderness Railway and Cultural Attractions of Australia have created three immersive experiences ...

Meandering for 1400 kilometres over four days, the romance of this journey resides in the wood-panelled carriages, the lounge ...

34072 257 Squadron departs Loughborough, Great Central Railway // Credit: RailAdvent This weekend (19-21st September) is the Epping Ongar Railway Southern Giants Steam Gala. This gala sees three days ...

A train journey in Wales measuring less than 10 miles in length has been named as one of the best attractions anywhere in the world. The Brecon Mountain Railway, described as “one of Wales’ most ...

To the delight of steam train fans, an iconic locomotive will be making an exciting return to a railway situated on the cusp of Surrey this autumn. Visitors to The Watercress Line in Hampshire near ...