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

For three days in September, the legendary steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, will be hauling special trains when it makes a ...

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

13:06, Tue, Apr 21, 2026 Updated: 13:40, Tue, Apr 21, 2026 An iconic steam train will pass through parts of Northern England and Scotland this week as part of an epic tour that railway fans have paid ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

Dedicated organisers of a larger three-day nostalgic 'Roads to Rail' Swanage Railway steam rally and family weekend staged ...

The Steam Locomotive Challenge participants and staff after the challenge // Credit: RailAdvent Yesterday, 1st July, ...

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

A team from Alstom's Reading depot spent an hour dragging a 25-tonne locomotive by hand, proving that while human horsepower ...

Families can take a steam train ride through the beautiful Peak District – and save 59% off the price with Wowcher.

Harry Potter fans have been told to stay off railway tracks to get a better view of a steam train known for its appearance in the films. Network Rail Scotland has urged visitors t ...