Dozens of people have watched the final South West service of a type of high-speed train after almost 50 years in operation.

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...

The test run was the first in an “intensive testing process” according to Govia Thameslink Railway. Credit: GTR The UK’s first test of a digitally signalled train on an intercity mainline route has ...

Hitachi Rail, Transpennine Express and Angel Trains have begun a UK first trial testing a battery powered intercity train converted from diesel power. The Nova 1/Class 802 train will be used to ...

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Strikes planned for Dec. 22, 23 and 29 on British rail services between London and Edinburgh, known as Avanti West Coast, have been suspended, the RMT union said on Friday.

A temporary train ticket sale of heavily discounted rail fares is under way. The government is hoping the Great British Rail Sale will stimulate demand for rail travel. Rail minister Huw Merriman told ...

Barely a day goes by without railways making the headlines in Britain. Industrial unrest, crumbling infrastructure, rising costs, a wildly unpopular government plan to close station ticket offices, ...