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An LNER Azuma Train sitting at Doncaster Station.

Major UK rail company reveals new trains with lie-flat seats and free water fountains

Travel 10 hours ago By Jessica Lindsay

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ian Murray/imageBROKER/Shutterstock (15220797p) British Rail Class 350 train, London Northwestern Railway, Milton Keynes Central railway station, Buckinghamshire, England, UK Various 25adcebida

Two more train companies brought into public ownership - See if yours is next

UK 3 days ago By Noora Mykkanen

A Mark 5A train stationed in the countryside.

UK commuter train brings back first-class travel for first time in 10 years

Travel 5 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

A child smiling as she rests her head on top of a train seat, in an empty carriage.

France's new child-free train carriages divide opinion: 'Supermarkets next?'

Travel January 26, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

People sitting in outdoor dining areas along the bank of the Spree River in Berlin, Germany, with the Berliner Dom behind it and trees lining a nearby path.

The coolest European cities you can reach by train from London

Travel January 26, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

Is this the cause of the fatal Spain train collision which killed at least 45 people?

World January 24, 2026 By Ryan Prosser

A comp showing the latest train crash near Cartagena, Spain.

Spain suffers fourth train crash in days after crane is hit on tracks

World January 22, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

A scenic view over a small stream in Dean Village, surrounded by greenery and buildings, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

'World's fastest train' could cut London to Edinburgh journey to 60 minutes

Travel January 22, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

The glass exterior of Sunderland station

This UK train station was meant to be stunning — locals say it’s ‘massive embarrassment’

Travel January 20, 2026 By Courtney Pochin

Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock (16217275i) Eurostar passengers wait for train services to be resumed at St Pancras International station in London, Britain, 30 December 2025. Eurostar has cancelled all services for the rest of the day following a problem with the overhead power supply in the Channel Tunnel and is advising all its passengers to postpone their journey to a different date. Eurostar cancels all services due to major disruption in Channel Tunnel, London, United Kingdom - 30 Dec 2025

Major disruption on rail line to London station set to last for hours after signal fault

UK January 17, 2026 By Brooke Davies

Tokyo rail system after power outage

If you thought London's rush hour was bad, maybe avoid Tokyo's

World January 16, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

The new caledonian sleeper route picture: Getty/ metro

The Caledonian Sleeper train is getting a new route in biggest change in 30 years

Travel January 14, 2026 By Alice Giddings

A colourful combination image with a train and map of the Northern Powerhouse Rail network.

New faster rail connection between two major cities given the go-ahead

UK January 14, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Manchester Piccadilly station

Two major cities could be linked by new railway line under fresh plans

UK January 14, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

The City of Stirling, Central Scotland on a winters day.

UK's top travel spot for 2026 is lesser-known 'gem' with game-changing new train service

Travel January 11, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

A man clearing the snow from his car at Glen More, by Loch Morlich as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands.

UK 'do not travel' warnings issued with Storm Goretti threatening 11ins of snow

UK January 8, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

This photograph shows a airplane from low cost airline company EasyJet covered with snow during heavy snowfalls which cause flight cancellations at Orly Airport, south of Paris on January 7, 2026. 40% of flights are expected to be cancelled at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) airport and 25% at Orly airport, as snow disrupts air, rail and road traffic across the country, French Transport Minister announced on January 6, 2026. (Photo by Kiran RIDLEY / AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds of flights and trains cancelled across UK and Europe amid snow chaos

Travel January 7, 2026 By Courtney Pochin

A dusk view of a red and blue train riding over a bridge over the Douro river in Porto, Portugal, with houses lining along the riverside.

Spectacular train journey that spans 3 European countries now starts in London

Travel January 7, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

A steam train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales, past green fields and towards tall hills.

The ‘nostalgic’ UK train ride that was once named Europe's most beautiful

Travel January 6, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

A train in the Yorkshire Dales riding over the Dent Head Viaduct, an arched bridge above green fields and trees.

Days left to get up to 70% off UK train tickets in 2026 Great British Rail Sale

Travel January 7, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay