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Heritage railways, which make millions for UK economy, axe services as mines close and Russian sources are ruled out

A high-speed rail network would radically reduce emissions, connect regional and urban areas, create jobs and enhance investment. So why the hold-up?

Forget cheap flights – from carsharing to couchsurfing, microadventures to Wwoofing, there’s plenty of ways to have a low-carbon, low-cost adventure

Designer Marc Mimram wants “to create a garden station, a station of the senses that delights travellers and allows them to engage with the beauty of their surroundings.” The concourse design responds to the Mediterranean...

Designer Marc Mimram wants “to create a garden station, a station of the senses that delights travellers and allows them to engage with the beauty of their surroundings.” The concourse design responds to the Mediterranean...

Trains are an interesting and environmentally-friendly way to travel. In hot and crowded countries like India, however, comfort might be a poor adjective to describe the experience of the average train passenger. But Indian...

Japan’s JR Central Railway Company just unveiled a prototype of its new floating maglev train, which is capable of traveling at speeds over 310mph! Due to go into service in 2027, the train will be first implemented...

A zero-carbon heating initiative in Paris plans to harness hot air generated by underground travel to warm up nearby homesWarmth generated by sweaty passengers as they commute on the Paris Métro may be used to heat a block...

A zero-carbon heating initiative in Paris plans to harness hot air generated by underground travel to warm up nearby homesWarmth generated by sweaty passengers as they commute on the Paris Mètro may be used to heat a block...

London design firm Priestmangoode recently unveiled the Mercury, a high speed train designed for low-carbon ultra-efficient travel. The Mercury is a double-decker train with a sleek body and unique interior design that intends...