The changing role of our railway stations

OLIVER WHEELER considers how Britain’s railway stations have shaped our lives for two centuries

Are we really getting value for money when building new stations? MEL HOLLEY investigates

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New-builds can be overly expensive… and underwhelming

Passengers may not even notice the small name change, as Southeastern becomes South Eastern Railway. But track and train are now together under the leadership of STEVE WHITE, who talks to PAUL CLIFTON

The concept of Very Light Rail has been slow to mature, but a system being developed in Coventry is offering plenty of promise. PETER PLISNER reports