The drones use Digital Tethering to ensure they fly safely near the lines. Credit: Network Rail The UK’s rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has started flying drones to monitor 20,000 miles of ...

According to Network Rail, digital signalling technology will help increase the number of trains running without having to embark on highly expensive railway infrastructure projects that take many ...

Northern Trains is undertaking market engagement for the replacement of its existing ticket retailing and validation system ...

A Grade I listed UK railway station, considered one of the UK's best-looking, is now operating with three newly extended ...

Sweeping budgetary cuts put into action by the new coalition government originally cast doubt over a number of projects, however recently announced investment into UK railways has signalled the ...

The first minister has welcomed an admission by the UK government that spending to improve Wales' railways has been at "low levels" in recent years. Eluned Morgan said the statement, made in a letter ...

Eurostar has operated a monopoly cross-Channel passenger rail service between France and the UK for over 30 years, attracting passengers away from air services, but also expanding the entire market.

The countryside rolls by in a blur of green fields, stone walls, winding rivers, and tiny villages as the steam-powered locomotive hauls the heritage train on one of the world’s most scenic rail ...

Rail fares are going up, on schedule. Unfortunately, plenty of trains aren't running to schedule, sparking plenty of rage, especially now many passengers are being asked to pay more. That's not fair, ...

Good morning. Good news! No kvetching about the UK government’s spending plans or Donald Trump in today’s newsletter (one or both will probably feature in tomorrow’s). Instead I wanted to return to a ...

Building new railways is an expensive business. Even in ideal circumstances, carving a new route through the landscape costs millions of dollars per mile and can take decades to complete. If you want ...

University of Liverpool provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. The government’s recent rail review, therefore, is a big deal. More than the mere improvements the Department of ...