Rail travel
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An hour-long television special of a real time train journey through England hopes to be ‘absorbing for its own sake’
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The Guardian picture essay Trans-Siberian Railway: a view from Moscow to Vladivostok – a photo essay
On a 9,288km journey inspired by the centennial anniversary of the railway’s completion in 1916, photographer Annie Ling captures life onboard the Trans-Siberian Railway, and beyond the carriage window -
London commuters express their fury at rail company, unions and government as notorious train service grinds to halt
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I’ve been waiting since the end of August for a payment I am due for late trains
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Great Western Railway’s £6 delivery charge was applied with no option to collect at the station
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I found it at the end of the journey but Virgin won’t refund me
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Whether gliding through the Rockies or labouring up the Andes, our pick of spectacular railway trips gets a green light for all budgets
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The world’s longest railway line was completed in 1916. Our girl on the train endures and enjoys the epic six-day journey in beautiful snowy winter
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The service symbolised the entente cordiale but is going through a rocky patch. As, post Brexit vote, is Britain’s relationship with France
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Rail data suggest dynamic entrepreneurial centres are emerging outside the capital and are luring a new generation of businesses
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Branch out on a former branch line with this first-class sleeper in Cornwall’s Tamar valley, complete with waiting room and sign in the garden
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Union leader Mick Cash says rail company owner GTR turned down offer of Acas meeting but ‘offer still stands’
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Adventure can be your middle name if you land National Rail’s job of CAO – chief adventure officer – in a part-time role that involves rail travel and vlogging
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Steampunk or steam trains, walking, cycling or outdoor cinema ... there’s plenty on offer to keep the family busy this weekend
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Network Rail moves more than 50 tonnes of ballast to shore up track but warns travel problems could last until end of Monday
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The French rail giant, once at loggerheads with art collectives, is now a partner in a wider bid to make the capital a greener, more vibrant city
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Trains are again running to and from the Cambodian capital and popular destinations in the south – including jumping-off points for unspoilt islands
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The ceremony for the opening of the Gotthard base tunnel in Switzerland on Wednesday includes a blessing, acrobats, music and dance depicting Alpine culture and history
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24 May 1961: One hundred years ago, many people from the working classes had never ventured beyond their native town or village
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Train operator hopes football fans travelling to Euro 2016 will make up for tourists staying away over security fears
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As Paul Merton concludes his TV series Secret Stations, the author of the book that inspired the show says there are many more obscure stations to visit
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Train operator aims to compete with low-cost airlines after regulator grants it open-access rights on east coast mainline
Memo to Southern rail: disabled people have lives too