The Industrial Revolution was powered by steam, with boilers being a crucial part of each steam engine, yet also one of the ...

Take a look inside LNER's 'next generation' trains, with Newcastle travellers promised an 'improved experience'. Further images of the interior of the carriages have been revealed, showing the ...

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A sock hop was a popular event in the 1950s. At sock hops, teenagers would gather to dance to the music of the day. But these considerate teens wouldn’t want to scuff up the dance floor that they ...

A train worker has been fired after first class passengers were served sausage rolls taken from a bin on board. Peter Duffy, who had worked for LNER for a number of years , was accused of preparing ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A train worker who was sacked after first class passengers were served sausage rolls from a bin has said he was going "over and beyond for the customer". Peter Duffy, who worked for London North ...

A new hourly fast train between Leeds and Sheffield has been launched in Britain’s biggest timetable shake up since the ill-fated May 2018 changes. Did you know with a Digital subscription to ...

A rail user group has said a new timetable for the East Coast Main Line - described as the biggest shake-up for a generation - is a "poor deal" for some travellers. The main operator LNER has ...

Dennis Fancett from the rail users group Senrug believes the changes could drive some people away from rail travel A rail user group has said a new timetable for the East Coast Main Line - described ...

A fascinating compilation tracing the development of British trains throughout the 20th century This program provides a record of the greatest days of steam the magnificent express engines developed ...