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The best small towns in England by train

England is filled with quaint villages and historic towns. Many small towns are accessible by train – even those in the middle of the countryside.

Tickets explained: What do different tickets mean?

So, it’s your first time travelling after the pandemic but, you’re unsure which train tickets to purchase. Maybe the idea of going First Class is attractive but, you’re not sure if it’s worth it.

Top train travelling tips

A report by the Trade Union Congress in 2018 discovered that Brits are spending almost five times more on train travel than their European counterparts.

Doubling number of passengers, rising fares - the biggest railway upgrade plan since Victorian times

British Rail withdrew steam trains from regular service, as late 1968, but for a long time the “ golden era of steam” remained Britain’s most grand railway project.

Roman extravaganza on offer from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Roman extravaganza on offer from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s stations will become amphitheatres for legions of visitors wishing to explore Roman history on May 2 and 3 – or, to put it in context, II-V-MMXV – III-V-MMXV – as the 15-inch narrow gauge railway transports families back to Roman times.

Caledonian sleeper to Fort William and Mallaig holiday

Caledonian sleeper to Fort William and Mallaig holiday

The Caledonia sleeper is perhaps one of Britain's most iconic rail journeys and over the last 12 months has seen new ownership and numerous operational changes.

All Aboard Florida just the ticket for growth

Work has started on the new Miami Central station for the $2.5billion All Aboard Florida transit system that connects with Orlando.

Wales Trails encourages visitors to park the car and enjoy the Welsh scenery

Wales Trails encourages visitors to park the car and enjoy the Welsh scenery

Visitors to Wales are being encouraged to park their car and explore the fantastic country by train, cycle or on foot in a new sustainable transport and tourism initiative.

London commuters benefit from annual Travelcard savings - without having to find cash up-front

London commuters benefit from annual Travelcard savings - without having to find cash up-front

Tackling the costs of travel in London, MyCommute4Less is an innovative new service which enables commuters to benefit from an annual Travelcard without having to find 12 months money up-front.

4G from EE live in the Channel Tunnel

4G from EE live in the Channel Tunnel

EE, UK mobile network operator, has confirmed that its 4G service is live in the Channel Tunnel, and 282GB of data has been carried since the installation was completed on the 24th September.

Eurostar launches new fleet

Eurostar launches new fleet

In the last two decades Eurostar has revolutionised cross-channel travel, providing a swift, seamless link between the UK and mainland Europe.

Ffestiniog Travel launches Rail Holidays of the World 2015

Specialist rail tour operator Ffestiniog Travel has released the 2015 edition of its popular escorted tours brochure.

Rail trails initiative encourages visitors to sit back the enjoy the Welsh scenery

Rail trails initiative encourages visitors to sit back the enjoy the Welsh scenery

Visitors to Mid and North Wales are being encouraged to park their car and take the train in a new sustainable transport and tourism initiative.

The Chedi Andermatt launches The Glacier Express Experience

The Chedi Andermatt launches The Glacier Express Experience

The Chedi Andermatt has launched a new package in partnership with The Glacier Express and the Mont Cervin Palace Hotel in Zermatt.

Take the fast train across China

Take the fast train across China

The brand new high speed train in China from Lanzhou to Urumqi (Xinjiang’s capital in the Western Territory) has recently been completed and the first test trains have just completed the journey. In total it will run 1,776 km through three different provinces.