The government has officially committed to building a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester. Yes, that’s pretty much what was promised in the HS2 plans that were ...

Behind more than 70 million high-speed rail services a year lies a web of safety systems. At nearly 200 mph, even a single failure can have dramatic consequences.

HS2 is set to cost more per kilometre than any other rail project in the world as total bill could surpass £100bn ...

CONTROVERSIAL new plans are being introduced in a European country which bans kids from certain train carriages. Rail operator SNCF has unveiled a new ‘Optimum’ carriage on its ...

Train services are seeing a renaissance the world over, with fresh routes, new luxury lines and tour operators increasingly focusing on rail journeys. Here’s the latest for travellers looking to ride ...