His new series brushes over facts which might confuse its black-and-white narrative Let us do what David Olusoga doesn’t do.

Engineers had to overcome challenging terrain and devised a narrow-gauge railway that could navigate the steep hills and ...

On Dec. 12, 1988, three trains collided in London, killing 35 people, Britain's worst railway accident in 21 years.

A MAJOR bridge used by around 20,000 drivers every day is set to be demolished on Christmas Day. The Winterstoke Road Bridge ...

Many of us like to explore hidden gems to add depth and variety to our travels. Now, the best spots off the beaten track have ...

In a nod to history, the digital clock’s seconds indicator incorporates the British railway system’s renowned double arrow ...

A time capsule, packed with anniversary artefacts, is to be tucked away in Derby for at least 50 years, as part of a national ...

A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the railway arrived at London Paddington this morning (Monday 8 December) ...

From power struggles to global crises, explore how major events between 8 and 14 December were captured on The Independent’s ...

A conversation with Romila Thapar, a food history of Mumbai, the social life of the Indian railways, and more.

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The Railway 200 Inspiration train spent last week at the West Somerset Railway and is getting ready for its next stop - ...