13 h. ago To passengers for the maiden voyage of a new luxury sleeper train, we're sorry to announce this service has been cancelled! Rail fans who paid up to £55,000 for three

To the dismay of the refurbished Britannic Explorer's passengers, its maiden voyage has hit the buffers. Some passengers paid upwards of £50,000 for a three-night stay in its 'grand suites'.

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5 d. ago Live updates as all rail services halted due to trespassers on tracks at Cardiff train station

Transport for Wales has announced that all rail lines are blocked at Cardiff Queen Street

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3 w. ago The big questions about the UK Government's £445m rail announcement

There is a difference between the money being assigned to building new stations and the most recent cost estimate

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3 w. ago Government’s £445m for railways in Wales branded ‘peanuts’ by Tories

The investment in Welsh rail announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her spending review will be spent on new stations and upgraded lines.

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3 w. ago Scottish dates announced for 'unforgettable' exhibition train to celebrate major rail anniversary

Railway 200 showcase to visit five Scottish stations in October

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4 w. ago ‘Cleaner, greener and absolute reliability’: trams make UK comeback

Pioneering light-rail tech poised to revamp network after chancellor announces £15bn transport boostIn a sidestreet in central Coventry, a possible vehicle of the future has been making its first public foray: a 60-seat, battery-powered miniature tram. On smooth, almost silent, test runs, its pioneering wheel system allows it to round the corner without slowing – a small bend for this tram but a sharp turning point for tramkind.The embryonic Coventry very light rail (CVLR) is riding a bigger wave; suddenly, trams are go again. British cities trail Europe but once led the way, before retiring the hundreds of street trams that once flowered under horse and steam power. Continue reading...

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