Step back in time

This week’s dream: the romance of the night train ...

RAIL Columnist

When it comes to LNER teak carriages, the North Yorkshire Moors and Severn Valley railways immediately come to mind. But the North Norfolk Railway has its own LNER teak set which, when finished, will be a little different from the rest, as THOMAS BRIGHT finds out.

Take the train for a laid-back tour of the Côte d’Azur’s glitzy cities and lesser-known towns, jumping off to buy a slice of pissaladière, visit a museum or dip your toes in the sea.

Lovers of interesting and unusual trains and, indeed, of tradition, will be disappointed by the announcement from Buckingham Palace that, from 2027, the royal train will be taken out of service, becau

Autumn is the season we crave a getaway. Great food, a good night’s sleep and a leaf-kicking walk ticks all the boxes - take your pick