Train Travel
The classic – a model train for Christmas?
The classic of classics of all children’s toys for Christmas has to be the model train set. And if we’re being a little sexist but still realistic – it’s the classic toy for small boys (though it’s often the frustrated Station Master Dads who seem to get most out of them). The Hornby classics are [...]
Energy saving trains
Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that transport produces is a hot topic, but people often think that this only applies to road users. Trains are, of course, more environmentally friendly than individual cars, through their potential to carry so many more people. However, they also produce high levels of emissions and train companies have been [...]
Is there a future for hybrid trains?
With the development and popularisation of hybrids in the motor industry on a global scale, it’s not surprising that hybrid technology is being developed for other forms of transport – such as the train network. On a similar principle to hybrid cars, there are already hybrid trains in Japan that are powered by diesel engines [...]
Eurostar.
Eurostar is the fast rail service, which directly links the United Kingdom to France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel. It runs up to 18 services to Paris and nine services to Brussels daily. 9 trains stop at Lillie in Northern France and up to 3 services stop at Calais Frethun en route. To travel [...]
Virgin
Travelling with Virgin trains is by far faster by car and easier than plane. Wherever you want to go you can be guaranteed to get there on time and in comfort, which will leave you feeling refreshed on arrival at your destination. You can relax and watch the world go by while you enjoy the [...]
Transport for Business
Get on track for the best Business Transport
The head of Britain’s business organisations recently indicated to MPs that the UK needed a new, high speed rail network. Shipping companies operating by rail have selected to entrust their freight to the railways largely because it is a proven energy efficient means of distributing goods. But is moving goods by rail a feasible option for your business? [Read More...]