Network Rail’s Apprenticeships
Network Rail have put up a series of videos aiming to inspire people to take an interest in how they maintain Britain's railway network. They run an apprenticeship - which could give…
Posts about travelling by train in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland in the UK, and indeed Ireland itself
Paddington and Pigeons
Even people who love trains are fallible when it comes to getting their timing spot on. Recently (right now, today) I managed to miss the last train which can be…
The New King’s Cross Station Concourse… And Toilets
The brand new shiny concourse has opened at King's Cross Station. King's Cross might once have been aptly referred to as St. Pancras' ugly sister. But look at it now...…
Brighton by Train
Tell someone you're off to Brighton for a Winter break and they might think you're mad. It isn't warm this time of year, so swimming's out. But one of the…
A Ride on the (Saved) Caledonian Sleeper
The Caledonian Sleeper service from England to Scotland has been rescued by a £50m investment from the Treasury, matched by £50m from the Scottish Government. The investment will not only…
A New Experience on the British Pullman. (Shopping!)
On the first day of December a great train gave to me... a Christmas shopping on the rails ride. The British Pullman by Orient-Express has for the first time ever…
A Day on the British Pullman by Orient-Express
September 2011 I was lucky enough to be invited on board a train. Not just any train but the train for anyone who loves travelling this way. The British Pullman by…
A Visit to the Brand Spanking New St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel
Last week Laura, @aboutlondon, editor of golondon.about.com and I went to have a sneaky peaky at the fabulous new St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel. The entrance lobby is pleasant, with…