Today marks 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway journey. On September 27, 1825, around 450 people made the 26-mile journey from Shildon to Stockton in the north-east of England on a steam train named Active, at an average speed of around ...

In the late 19th century, dining cars had starched linen tablecloths, luxurious silverware and waiters in white jackets - Fox Photos/Hulton Archive 200 is indeed a venerable birthday, but some of the recent culinary offerings on British trains deserve ...

RAIL brings its Railway 200 celebrations to a finale with features looking at the relationship between rail and the arts

For two centuries, railways have shaped Britain - driving industrialisation, aiding wartime efforts, and connecting communities. Now, they’re key to a sustainable future. This year our railways are celebrating their 200th Birthday.

Railroads transformed the world. They stitched together cities and continents, turning once-distant destinations into reachable places. While their role in daily transportation has diminished in many regions, their legacy lives on—beautifully preserved ...

In a nod to history, the digital clock’s seconds indicator incorporates the British railway system’s renowned double arrow logo. By Susanne Fowler Reporting from London Train stations are known for big public clocks that help travelers avoid missing ...