Rail travel has long captured the imagination of people, from the first transcontinental journeys in North America and Australia to groundbreaking British trains and incredible advancements by the ...

Joe Palca spent a lot of time riding British trains while on assignment in the United Kingdom. He offers this audio postcard about his experience on the rails. Now from Turin to trains, British trains ...

Two hundred years after the first passenger train rolled down the tracks, these iconic rail journeys still inspire awe and wonder. On 27 September 1825, reporters and onlookers from across England ...

Mr Parker said the plan is to offer a "hands-on experience" of being on a railway, including driving diesel trains, riding in ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

Before its retirement, the royal train will go on a farewell tour of Britain, giving the public a chance to say goodbye. Train travel is almost synonymous with British culture. But in March 2027, the ...

Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a ...