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Why The Man in Seat 61 is Sitting Comfortably
As increasing numbers of travellers look to avoid the hassle and difficulties of modern flying, rail travel is enjoying a resurgence as one man plays his part.
First UK High Speed Train Service Launched
Britain has long been credited with the invention of the modern railroad but had always lagged behind Europe and Japan in truly high-speed rail services. Not any more.
Container Train Service between Asia and Europe
Next year could see a viable land alternative to moving containerised cargo between two of the world's most important economic blocs by sea.
Double-stack Container Trains Set the Pace
Sit at a railroad crossing as a mile-and-a-half long container train passes and you can see why railroads have swapped the boxcar for efficiency of a well car.
The Balancing Act of Firing a Steam Engine
Firing a steam engine is more than just throwing coal on a fire. It is a fine balancing act between maintaining steam pressure and water levels.