For every late train there is a reason. Some are straightforward, others more complex, and each knock-on has an affect around the network, but with

The tiny independent nation of Barbados has an operating railway once more after a gap of more than 80 years. Keith Fender and Glen Beadon

Keith Farr takes a nostalgic look at some notable steam rail tours from the 1960s

Michael Rhodes reports on ‘Big Boy’s steam comeback after a 60-year hiatus, as the famous locomotive spearheaded the ‘Golden Spike’ celebrations in Utah.

Exciting times are ahead as the first trains of two new fleets entered service during April and May.

After almost 44 years of sterling service, the InterCity 125 – which transformed long-distance travel for British Rail – has ended its association with London Paddington.

New timetables came into force across the UK network on May 19, adding around 1,000 additional services.

MAY 15 was an historic day for state-backed train operator LNER, which introduced the new Hitachi Class 800 ‘Azuma’ on its first revenue-earning service from