This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Mainland Europe has been basking in a not-so-quiet rail revolution for the past few years, but now the spotlight is firmly on the UK.

A more eco-friendly way of getting around than flying, train travel is becoming ever-more popular as people embrace slow travel and authentic local experiences – as evidenced by the introduction of ...

The UK has some of the most visually spectacular train routes - some of which can be enjoyed for less than the price of a sandwich. From coastal charm in Cornwall to moorland routes through Yorkshire, ...

Connecting the bright lights of London with the sea breezes of Penzance, this is one of only two night trains left in Britain ...

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the winners of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition. Credit: “TheOtherKev”. On 2 July, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the winners of the ...

The best affordable sleeper train journeys to take in 2026 - Overnight carriages across Europe don’t have to cost the earth ...

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In May, we’re riding the rails as we explore the world’s greatest ...

10:01, Wed, Jan 21, 2026 Updated: 10:11, Wed, Jan 21, 2026 Once the UK's longest train journey, the CrossCountry Aberdeen to Penzance service spanning 775 miles, was discontinued in 2025. Launched in ...

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