the country’s magnificent capital city, London. But that’s not all – the South East has its own sprawling coastline with classic seaside towns like Brighton and Eastbourne, as well as some fantastic rural countryside spots, all well-connected by trains. Check out the most popular routes ...
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A Travellers Railway map of Europe is an' excellent detailed map of European rail routes, ideal for travelling around Europe by train. It covers the whole of Europe from Portugal in the west to Moscow & Istanbul in the east, Finland in the north to Sicily and Athens in the south. On th...
London Gatwick has direct links to 120 train stations, we offer unrivalled connectivity across London and Southeast England.
Taking the train is one of the best ways to travel around the UK, with spectacular train routes through theScottish Highlands, along theCornish Coastand across the Yorkshire Moors. And if you steer clear of packed commuter services, it’s easier and more comfortable than travelling by car, as...
Sleeping cars for longer inter-city routes first appeared in the U.S. on the Cumberland Valley Railroad in the spring of 1839, running between Chambersburg and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. So, I would guess that the first one appeared in the 1830s, possibly as late as 1839. Do you have mo...
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The next morning, catch the train north across the border into England and the market town of Shrewsbury. The journey takes two hours, departing Cardiff Central at 08.49 and arriving in Shrewsbury at 10.52. Set among the Shopshire Hills nine miles from the Welsh border, Shrewsbury is a laid...
and were operated by British Railways until 1997, transferring to Connex, South Eastern Train and latterly to Southeastern as privatisation of Britain’s railways developed. In total, 147 four-car trainsets were built, and can today be seen on suburban routes serving the south east of England....
Stagecoach’s routes 9A and 9B are part of a 15 minute frequency from Bedford to the village of Shortstown on the south side of the A421 which skirts the southern edge of the town. The “village” has seen considerable expansion over the last decade with new residential development and a...