Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced the introduction of 26 Class 175 trains to its Southwestern fleet. The new trains are set to replace the operator’s current slew of older diesel trains, ...

One of his greatest achievements was the Great Western Railway, which still operates ... “The Rocket,” though not the first steam locomotive, was the first to bring together several ...

After months of speculation, GWR has finally confirmed it has signed a lease deal with Angel Trains to take 26 of the ex-TfW Class 175s for use in Devon and Cornwall.

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board is gearing up to put pedal to the metal with the ambitious high-speed rail link that will seamlessly connect Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports.

Great Western Railway is upgrading 26 trains in its fleet to help improve its service for customers in Cornwall and Devon. GWR will be replacing older diesel trains, which are more expensive and less ...

As the longest-established steam railway in the South West, the SDR offers a nostalgic journey along a seven-mile stretch of the former Great Western Railway branch line, originally built in 1872.

The Glastonbury Festival line-up has been officially announced – and it's safe to say the responses on social media have been mixed. While some are underwhelmed by the acts set to perform ...

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The latest additions to the line-up include ‘Fenchurch,’ a Victorian-era locomotive built in 1872, and Great Western Railway’s mighty 2807, a heavyweight steam engine from 1905. While ...

Every weekend, experience rail travel with a 45-minute steam train ride in beautifully restored carriages along the original ‘Great Southern Railway’ from Thirlmere to Buxton and return. With ...

UK: Design work has been completed for the proposed conversion of a Class 60 diesel freight locomotive to a modern form of steam power. The project’s backers are to make a decision on whether to ...