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For many long-distance rail travellers, the county of Bedfordshire is a part of the UK passed at speed on an express heading north to south on eith...

The city of Derby has a long association with the countrys railway heritage, not just as a focal point for the countys railway passengers but also ...

The two most westerly counties in England remain hugely popular for travellers looking for a break in the UK. Perhaps less well known is the fact t...

When the top secret codebreaking activities at Bletchley Park were revealed in the 1970s, much of the history of the Second World War had to be rew...

Nuneaton, the largest town in Warwickshire, sits on an important railway crossroads in the Midlands. At its Trent Valley station, the busy West Coa...

The importance of our railways in the movement of sea containers cannot be overstressed. Industry figures suggest that one in four of all container...

It is now some forty years since the term Second Generation EMU entered rail industry parlance. The British Rail (BR) Class 313 heralded a new era ...

Take a look at East Anglias rail map and its obvious that one line dominates. The Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) from Norwich to Londons Liverpool ...

As the Rover''s name suggests, the north of the area ranges from Cardiff and Bristol (close to the Severn) to Swindon and Cheltenham, then extends ...

In late 2007 Freightliner placed its order for twenty Class 70 locomotives. General Electric (GE) commenced building these locomotives at its plant...

Most people, rail enthusiasts or not, have heard of steam locomotive names such as Flying Scotsmanand Mallard. A multitude of loco names were inspi...

Dr Beechings infamous 1963 report recommending cuts to a number of Britains railways has long been etched into the consciousness of the British pub...

Focus on a blend of practical HR concepts and proven HR practices found in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: ESSENTIAL PERSPECTIVES, 7E. To further your p...

It is now more than thirty years since two words synonymous with Diesel Multiple Units became part of railway parlance Pacers and Sprinters. The ...

DB Cargo emerged from the governments sell-off of the rail freight sector in the mid-1990s. It has gone through many changes of name and branding s...

This convenient study guide, designed from the student''s perspective, provides all the tools you need to maximize your learning experience in the ...