Archaeologists uncover remains of world’s oldest railway roundhouse.

Archaeologists digging up the site of Birmingham’s main HS2 train station have uncovered what could be the ‘world’s oldest railway roundhouse’.  The roundhouse, based on a design by Robert Stephenson was discovered on the site of the original Curzon Street station which operated from the 1830s to 1960s. The Victorian building is thought to have … Read more

Railway passengers are to join train stations protest

Railway passengers are to join train stations protest with union leaders and politicians to demand Government keeps Northern Rail under public control Northern Rail franchise officially taken away from Arriva Rail North this Sunday RMT said an upcoming review could move Northern back into the private sector  Officials will join politicians, passengers and campaigners at stations … Read more

‘Major’ fire in Paris as police evacuate Gare de Lyon railway station

‘Major’ fire in Paris as police evacuate Gare de Lyon railway station ‘Huge’ fire has broken out near to the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris Police evacuated station and have been dealing with protests in area during day By MailOnline Reporter Published: 17:26 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 17:49 GMT, 28 February … Read more

The best railway stations in Europe named – and it’s London’s St Pancras International that is No1

The best railway stations in Europe named – and it’s London’s St Pancras International that is No1 (with not a single French station in the top 10) Researchers ranked more than 50 of the biggest railway stations across Europe  Stations were scored on factors including quality of signs and number of shops Zurich Central Station is … Read more

The best railway stations in Europe named – and it’s London’s St Pancras International that is No1

The best railway stations in Europe named – and it’s London’s St Pancras International that is No1 (with not a single French station in the top 10) Researchers ranked more than 50 of the biggest railway stations across Europe  Stations were scored on factors including quality of signs and number of shops Zurich Central Station is … Read more

Google ‘Station’ free WiFi at railway stations to shut down: What happens next?

Written by Shruti Dhapola | New Delhi | Published: February 18, 2020 2:05:38 pm Google Station, the free WiFi service at the railway stations in India is winding up this year. File photo of Caesar Sengupta, VP- Payments and Next Billion Users Google at an Google for India event talking about the Google Station service. … Read more

The 1922 first-class railway carriage at Horsebridge Station that’s now a home you can RENT

The 1922 first-class railway carriage that’s been transformed into a home you can RENT for £1,100 a month, complete with ensuite double bedrooms and a fitted kitchen Grade II-listed London and South Western Railway carriage is at Horsebridge Railway Station in Hampshire The green painted carriage has double glazing, an open plan living area and … Read more

A £1.5m Chichester bungalow that includes an entire railway carriage

Perfect pad for a trainspotter! The £1.5m Chichester home that looks like a modern bungalow, but includes an entire 19th century railway carriage inside At first glance, this West Sussex property looks like a modern bungalow on the seafront But the interior of reveals an impressive hidden surprise dating back to 1897 The property would … Read more