48 h. ago World's fastest train costing £52bn could cut London to Edinburgh journey to 60 minutes

The L0 Series is a magnetic levitation train built in Japan that's the fastest in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up to 375mph. It is currently in testing

Economics

3 d. ago Serial fare dodger warned he faces jail over 112 unpaid train tickets

Charles Brohiri - one of the UK’s worst fare evaders - is accused of failing to pay fines worth £48,682

Events

3 d. ago One of London's 'most prolific' fare dodgers faces jail for 112 unpaid train tickets

One of London's 'most prolific' fare dodgers faces jail for 112 unpaid train tickets  MyLondon

Events

9 d. ago TfL hit by backlash after allowing Bakerloo line to be rebranded Bakerl0.0 line in Tube beer deal

Transport for London likely to earn £100k-plus for allowing Waterloo Tube station to be renamed Waterl0.0, while Oxford Circus station becomes Oxf0.0rd Circus

Economics

9 d. ago 'World's most beautiful train journey' is in Wales and tickets cost just £19

The route stretches 80-miles along the Cambrian Coast, travelling along beaches, over estuaries, and stopping at charming villages, earning it a spot on the list of the world's most scenic rail journeys

Economics

1 week ago Fine fare dodgers who jump gates on the Tube up to £2,500, ministers urged

Repeat fare dodgers on the Underground and rail network should face up to six months in jail, Parliament was told

Politics

1 week ago Fine people who jump gates on Tube up to £2,500, ministers urged to tackle widespread fare evasion

Repeat fare dodgers on the Underground and rail network should face up to six months in jail, Parliament was told

Politics

1 week ago London Freedom Pass under review as travel fares continue to rise

London Councils confirmed the Freedom Pass is under review due to soaring costs of the scheme

Politics

1 week ago Tube fare dodgers should be hit with £2,500 fines, ministers told

Repeat fare dodgers on the Underground and rail network should face up to six months in jail, Parliament was told

Politics

1 week ago The beautiful train journey that now starts in the UK and travels through three European countries

For those considering a trip to Portugal this year, it's worth considering an alternative way of seeing the country - by hopping on a 15-day epic rail journey.

Politics

1 week ago These are the best discounts in the Great British Rail Sale – but not all passengers are impressed

Exclusive: One of the top deals available is a £7 fare between Manchester and London

Politics

1 week ago Revealed: How overthrown Venezuelan president Maduro helped strike deal that gave Londoners cheap bus fares

20 years on, Ken Livingstone’s cheap oil deal with Venezuela remains one of the most extraordinary - and controversial - initiatives by a London mayor

Economics

1 week ago Completely Caracas! Venezuelan president Maduro helped give Londoners cheap bus fares

Completely Caracas! Venezuelan president Maduro helped give Londoners cheap bus fares  London Evening Standard

Politics

2 w. ago Uber and Bolt say London fares will rise as VAT loophole closes

Uber and Bolt say London fares will rise as VAT loophole closes  thetimes.com

Economics

2 w. ago Have you tried the 'Didcot Dodge'? Read expert MARK DUELL's ultimate guide to saving £100s on train fares, from split

As someone who has travelled from Thurso to Tenby and Portsmouth to Penrith by train over the years, here are my top tips for getting the best deal on your next trip.

Economics

2 w. ago Why the Caledonian Sleeper train is Britain’s contender for world’s greatest rail journey

The iconic route includes the Lake District and the West Highland Line, where civilisation melts away. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill climbs aboard

Politics

2 w. ago Passengers brace for 2nd day of travel carnage as holidaymakers stranded on Eurostar train OVERNIGHT after power outage

EUROSTAR passengers are braced for a second day of travel carnage after some holidaymakers claimed they were stranded on a train overnight. Journeys between the UK and France were brought to a halt yesterday as a result of a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel, leaving passengers battling hours of travel...

Transport

2 w. ago Eurostar restarts in Channel tunnel with full service but risk of disruptions

Power problem and stuck vehicle shuttle halted seasonal rail travel between UK and the continent on TuesdayEurostar said it plans to run a full service on Wednesday but warned of possible knock-on disruptions after a power supply issue halted Channel tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.Travellers making journeys in the busy run-up to the new year were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Eurostar warns of ‘severe delays’ due to power supply fault in Channel Tunnel

Train operator ‘strongly’ advises passengers to delay journeys

Events

2 w. ago Luxury train journey in Spain that's 'cheaper version of Orient Express'

A former coal train in Northern Spain has been transformed into a luxury travel experience, allowing passengers to explore this lesser-known part of the country from a comfortable, private compartment

Politics