Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel. Now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in ...

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...

The test run was the first in an “intensive testing process” according to Govia Thameslink Railway. Credit: GTR The UK’s first test of a digitally signalled train on an intercity mainline route has ...

Hitachi Rail, Transpennine Express and Angel Trains have begun a UK first trial testing a battery powered intercity train converted from diesel power. The Nova 1/Class 802 train will be used to ...

While normally Advance fares increase in line with demand, the Rail Sale involves a set number of tickets at a fixed price; ...

Four witnesses on Nov. 29 discussed the state of intercity passenger rail at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. The hearing, entitled, “Getting on the ...

A temporary train ticket sale of heavily discounted rail fares is under way. The government is hoping the Great British Rail Sale will stimulate demand for rail travel. Rail minister Huw Merriman told ...

Related video: Why freezing rail fares may not be good news for train passengers For immediate departure, there is no alternative to the £219 fare to Paris or Amsterdam, or £207 on the significantly ...