Rock painting is the oldest image of an African rail, a bird that may have had a special meaning for the San people: The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has …
How HS2 caused the UK to lose focus on ‘levelling up’ during years of high-speed rail delays: Pressure on the UK government to confirm its plans for the controversial HS2 high-speed rail project is growing as the Conservative party prepares for its annual conference. Much of the country is keen to hear about the fate …
Rail strikes: words used to describe unions misrepresent the truth about how they work: The UK could be facing a summer of strikes, but inaccurate language affects public understanding of how unions work. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Public discussion of pickets, politics and even profile pictures, have been a daily occurrence this week for Mick Lynch, the general …
Rail strike: UK government’s plan to limit industrial action is just a recipe for more discontent: News that rail workers in England and Scotland are moving towards industrial action has seen the UK government reportedly draw up plans to counter the effects on passengers and food distribution. This could involved imposing a minimum service level …
Rail reform: why Britain’s railways are getting a full makeover: With government reforms underway, are we headed to a more enticing rail experience in the UK? PjrTransport / Alamy Stock Photo To say the UK has long had a rail problem is an understatement. Chaos has become the descriptor of choice for train services, variously …
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Five innovations that could shape the future of rail travel: aapsky/Shutterstock What will the future of public transport look like? The major projects being planned today, such as the UK’s HS2 high-speed rail network, aren’t fundamentally different to what’s been built over the last 30 years. Maglev trains are largely confined to niche projects in …
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Southern rail strike and the PR battle for hearts and minds: To strike or not to strike? That is the question union leaders tangle with every time the prospect of an industrial stoppage looms. It is a fine line that divides public support from public condemnation. Commuters on the Southern rail service have had their …
3-Day Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo Capture the quintessential Japanese travel experiences – Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Nara – on a three-day Bullet train rail tour from Tokyo. Your experience begins with the spectacular scenery of Mt Fuji and Hakone National Park. Continue by Bullet train to Kyoto …
2-Day Mt Fuji and Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo Combine a visit to Mt Fuji and Kyoto on this overnight rail tour by Bullet train. You’ll visit Mt Fuji, ride the Bullet train to Kyoto and take a sightseeing tour of this important city, known as the cradle of Japan’s cultural heritage. …
Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo Choose from a two-day or three-day Bullet train excursion to Kyoto and Nara from Tokyo. You’ll tour Nara’s temples and shrines, spend the night in Kyoto and take morning and afternoon sightseeing tours of Kyoto. You’ll then have the option of spending …
Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo If your time in Japan is limited and you don’t want to miss the sights of Kyoto, zoom there and back by Bullet train on this comprehensive one-day rail tour from Tokyo. Weather permitting, you’ll have splendid views of Mt Fuji from the Shinkansen Bullet train en …
Rail Tour to Seville by AVE Train See the orange trees and beautiful architecture of Seville on a full day rail tour from Madrid. Board the AVE at Madrid’s Atocha Station and enjoy the relaxing rail trip to Seville. Depending on the day of the week your itinerary is as follows: Sold by Viator List …