When I travel, I like to have easy travel options into the city - and for me, that's in the form of public transport. At Taipei Taoyuan Airport (the main entry point into Taiwan) a new mass transit option has now opened - The Taoyuan Airport MRT. Airport MRT line - Image, Taoyuan Metro The route runs from Taipei Main station (a short distance from Taipei Railway … [Read more...]
Steam trains returns to regularly timetabled services… for a few days
In the UK, it's not unusal to see steam trains on the main line railway as they operate on railtours or train cruises. But on timetabled services? Not since the last steam service ran nearly 50 years ago. Until yesterday. Northern Rail and the A1 Locomotive Trust teamed up to operate the steam Locomotive "60163 Tornado" on the Settle to Carlisle Line. 60163 Tornado at … [Read more...]
Eurostar updates its Business Premier Paris Lounge
Eurostar - the train company operating between London, Paris and Brussels has been busy, with the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Gare du Nord station Let's look at the pictures.... Eurostar Paris Business Premier Lounge - All images, Eurostar The new Business Premier lounge formally opened on Saturday, set inside the top floor of Gare du Nord station. The … [Read more...]
Virgin Trains East Coast complete train refurbishment
Virgin Trains East Coast has been busy in the background refurbishing its fleet. Recently, the company announced it completed the refurbishment of its fleet Virgin Trains East Coast Intercity 125 and Intercity 225 trainsets - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Virgin Trains East Coast currently operate a fleet of Intercity 125 (Diesel Class 43 locomotives with Mark III … [Read more...]
Reminder: Heathrow Express Closed through to 29th December
If you're planning to take Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect to London (or to Heathrow), there's bad news as it is now shut for the duration of the Christmas period Heathrow Express departing Heathrow Central (and you won't be able to catch one until the 29th December- Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As such, there is no service between Paddington and Heathrow … [Read more...]
Joy – Another Southern Rail Strike
It seems things in Southern Rail land are heading from bad to worse, with another rail strike in progress Southern Class 377 Electrostar arriving at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The strike is a result of the on-going dispute between Southern and RMT union over proposed driver only operation of trains. In addition, members of the ASLEF union are … [Read more...]
Night Tube services begin tomorrow!
Well, it's been a long time coming, but Transport for London's Night Tube will begin tonight (19th August). Night Tube Map - Image, Transport for London. The Night Tube network will initially comprise of two lines: The Central Line from Ealing Broadway, through Central London, and as far as Loughton or Hainault. Operates every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone … [Read more...]
Crossrail / Elizabeth Line trains break cover – coming in 2017
Lets go back to railways - something I like to talk about on here occasionally. Today, we're going to look at the trains that are going to be running on Crossrail/Elizabeth Line from 2017. The trains themselves are built by Bombardier in Derby - and are designated as Class 345s. Elizabeth Line/Crossrail Class 345 in the shed at Bombardier Derby - Image, Transport for … [Read more...]
Gatwick train services hit – allow extra time for your journeys
If you're heading off today Gatwick Airport, you will need to allow extra time for your journey. Gatwick Express service passing Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to National Rail Enquiries, as small fire on a section of the track occurred at Gatwick Airport this morning. This in turn has damaged to the electrical 3rd rail, running rails … [Read more...]
Heathrow Express £25 return in the summer
It seems Heathrow Express is trying to steer people to their services, with a new offer for a £25 return between Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Express Class 332 at departing Heathrow Central station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (and I need to shoot a better image of this - granted). The offer is in two parts, for both Express and Business First … [Read more...]
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