15 h. ago Off the beaten track: From visiting local communities to slow travel, experience a greener Thailand

Take the train, stay with a local and immerse yourself in the community

Politics

48 h. ago Paper and mobile train tickets to be replaced with GPS tracking in new travel trial

The pay-as-you-go system, which will involve passengers tapping in and tapping out on an app, will help bring rail ticketing ‘into the 21st Century’

Politics

4 d. ago Law student sobs 'my life is finished' after trying to outsmart his way out of fare dodging fine

The passenger was stopped by a South Western Railway revenue protection officer at Clapham Junction station in London and initially claimed he had a valid ticket.

Society

5 d. ago Woman fined £100 after passenger complains her cat 'miaows too loudly' on train

In France a woman has received a hefty fine for her cat who was supposedly too loud while travelling on a train, despite the fact it had its own paid ticket

Economics

6 d. ago Trainline ad banned after ‘misleading’ claims about its train ticket prices

The company’s TV and radio adverts breached broadcasting rules

Events

1 week ago 'Major clampdown' on Child Benefit to save £350 million, confirms UK Government

A new specialist team will use international travel data to track if claimants have gone overseas, resulting in them no longer entitled to the payments

Economics

1 week ago Train ticket costs set to soar AGAIN next year... but these clever tricks can help you slash the price

Whether it's signing up to a train time 'lucky dip,' using a rover ticket or claiming cashback, here's what you can do to save money on rail travel.

Economics

1 week ago Train tickets: UK rail fares may rise 5.8%, leaving commuters facing hundreds more on season and flexi trains

Commuters could face higher costs as Britain’s trains struggle with delays and disruptions 🚆

Politics

1 week ago Train passengers face potential ticket price rise of 5.8% after inflation update

Train fares went up in England by 4.6% in March this year - this applied to regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

Economics

1 week ago Simon Calder’s six ways to fix Britain’s broken rail fare system

Train Talk: How to ease the pain for travellers and taxpayers

Politics

2 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Heathrow travel delays due to signal failure and track repairs

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, railways and roads

Society

2 w. ago Jaguar threatens to 'sue' National Rail in row over train operator's 'Rover' and 'Ranger' ticket names

The Indian-owned car manufacturer has handed the Rail Delivery Group, which is responsible for the National Rail website, a cease and desist letter.

Events

3 w. ago Elderly woman's 6am nightmare as major change to online support announced

People across Britain will be supported to get online to stop them missing out on basics like receiving emails or getting cheaper train tickets or house insurance

Politics

3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Casualty on the track causing severe delays in Watford

Emergency services are attending a casualty in Watford causing suspensions and severe delays

Politics

3 w. ago Reform's Olympic mayor Luke Campbell is 'at war' with his staff: Boxing champ, 37, demands officials quit as row explodes over first

Luke Campbell , who won gold for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics , is embroiled in a vicious row at Hull and East Yorkshire combined authority.

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3 w. ago Garmin Forerunner 570 review: running watch stumbles just short of greatness

Super bright OLED screen, top tracking accuracy, voice control and calls on your wrist are held back by high priceGarmin’s latest mid-range running and multisport watch has smartened up with a very bright OLED screen, voice assistant and upgraded sensors.The Forerunner 570 continues the revamp of the company’s running watches, which have all gained more accurate GPS chips and improved heart rate monitors. The new model replaces the popular 265 and sits under the 970. It offers a similar look and feel to the top watch but with a few key features removed for a lower price. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Spanish town installs 'detectors' to track Brits while they are on holiday

The nine devices have been placed around the city to count the number of visitors around the Barri Vell and map their routes across the city using mobile devices

Politics

4 w. ago Thousands of Eurostar passengers have their summer holidays delayed after a track closure in France sparked by a power failure

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are suffering major travel chaos because of a track closure in France which was sparked by a power failure.

Events

last month To the Sea by Train: The Golden Age of Railway Travel is a trip down the tracks of time to the great British seaside

The British seaside holiday began with the railways. Before the mid 19th century and the tentacle-spread of rail to the country’s outer edges, the coastline was, apart from a few Georgian watering holes, inhabited mainly by fishermen. A century later, sand and shingle was decked with resorts, spas, piers and promenades.

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