How escalators work

From third-class seats open to the elements, to the gold-plated interiors of Queen Victoria’s Royal Train, we mark this milestone anniversary with a nostalgic look through the ages

Steeped in history and vintage engineering, funicular railways offer more than just scenic rides

2025 marks 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, which gave millions of city-weary walkers a way to escape to the country.

CONSIDER FOR A moment, as we are pressured into adopting zero-emissions vehicles and the ban on the sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles becomes imminent, that Britain, in public transport at least, was on

Your hallway is the first thing people experience when they enter your home, so ensure it makes a statement. Here, we examine how interior experts from around the world get it right, from decoration and configuration to curating a desired mood

In the last of our series expoloring rail’s history, development and function in relation to rival transport modes, CHRISTIAN WOLMAR takes to the skies