Covid outbreak among Chiltern Railways staff after baby shower

Covid outbreak among Chiltern Railways staff was sparked by secret lockdown baby shower with up to 20 guests in closed Patisserie Valerie at Marylebone station after ‘worker used security key behind café chain’s back’ Chiltern Railways investigates after up to 20 workers hold a ‘surprise party’ Allegedly took place in closed Patisserie Valerie at London … Read more

Trains: Engines powered by human waste and discarded food could be introduced to Britain’s railways

Trains powered by human waste and discarded food could be introduced to Britain’s railway network under plans to phase out dirty diesel engines The ‘BioUltra’ railcar is being developed engineers at Ultra Light Rail Partners This Worcester-based firm built a smaller, biogas-fuelled demo train back in July The new train will carry twice the passengers (120 … Read more

Britain faces more than a month’s worth of rain tomorrow after deluge flooded roads and railways

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused disruption on Saturday, with flooded roads and railway lines in the south of England, as forecasters warn a month’s worth – up to 9cm – of rain could fall on Sunday. The Met Office previously issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms across much of England and Wales, stretching across the … Read more

Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures

Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures – ending the current franchise system Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed plans to ‘renationalise’ railways  Under his proposals, ministers would have control over fares and timetables  His plans will be revealed in a report of an independent review into UK railways  Here’s how to help … Read more

Incredible pictures show the world’s most fascinating railways, from Alaska to Wales via Peru

Railways stretch for more than a million kilometres (620,000 miles) around the world. And some of the tracks take in some pretty jaw-dropping scenery – as these incredible pictures show. They feature in new book Rail Journeys, by David Ross, which celebrates with 200 photos the most unusual, romantic and remarkable landscapes in the world … Read more