From the world’s first locomotive journey in 1804 to Japan’s record-breaking Maglev, here’s a quick railway trivia quiz to test your knowledge.

Did you know when India began the process of electrical railway development in the country? It began in 1925. This initiated the first electrical train in India with a 1,500 Volt DC system that ran ...

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' ...

Being a passenger in this vast country is ‘a full-blooded immersion in the local’, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the rails I carry my train journeys in my bones ...

Union Budget 2026 lays out plans for seven high-speed rail corridors across India, promising faster travel, improved connectivity and a major push to rail infrastructure. (Representative Image) India ...

The real-life Hogwarts Express steam train is at risk of service cuts due to an ongoing safety dispute with Britain’s railway regulator. The Jacobite Express heritage locomotive runs from Fort William ...

During peak tourist season, the joyride services are increased. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train service is one of the most popular tourist attractions in West Bengal. It is a popular ...

A full steam celebration is rolling into town for a railway's 150th anniversary. The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company has announced a heritage steam journey will take place on May 25, ...

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Britain boasts a remarkable industrial heritage, with its railway network standing as a particular point of pride. Through decades of ingenuity and hard graft, tracks were laid across the country, ...

15:03, Wed, Feb 4, 2026 Updated: 15:16, Wed, Feb 4, 2026 The UK has an impressive industrial past, which notably includes its railways. Through years of innovation and determination, lines were built ...