South wales project shows visions can become reality

It’s the biggest upgrade of the Midlands rail network in the generation. But despite a recent government commitment, all is not what it seems. PETER PLISNER reports

Christian Wolmar still seems not to understand that ...

St Rollox has a place in the hearts ...

A vital HS2 bridge over Birmingham’s Lawley Middleway ...

Thousands of workers stepping off their morning train has become an enduring image of the railway. But the custom of commuting has constantly evolved, as CHRISTIAN WOLMAR reports

With a handful of trains now running, is all the work done on the first section of EWR? PAUL CLIFTON finds out