2025 marks 200 years since the first passenger railway service began in the UK ...

If you were to take a trip to the United Kingdom, you might find that there is a curious love for historic steam engines and steam railways. In the 1960s, Britain's railways went through massive ...

One of the largest heritage railways in the UK has stopped using coal in one of its steam engines to lower the risk of ...

A historic market town featuring a "Victorian" railway is preparing to introduce the "UK's first electric steam train." Saffron Walden's Audley End Enchanted Railway in Essex aims to combine ...

Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Talyllyn Railway’s Summer Beer Festival this August, featuring a variety of ales, ciders ...

AUDLEY End is home to family-favourite miniature railway that has been running for 60 years. It’s now announced a new electric steam locomotive – which is the first-of-its kind in the country. The ...

After World War II, the low price of domestic coal meant steam trains continued to operate in the UK for two decades. But when the price of oil started to fall in the 1960s, and so-called ...

07:29, Tue, Mar 10, 2026 Updated: 07:33, Tue, Mar 10, 2026 A historical market town with a "Victorian" railway is set to welcome the "UK’s first electric steam train." Saffron Walden’s Audley End ...