Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Colchester Station, located in Essex, England, holds a significant place in the history of British railways. Known as one of the oldest continuously operating stations in the United Kingdom, it has served as a vital transport hub since the 19th century. This article explores the origins, development, and historical significance of Colchester Station. Early Beginnings…
Bridgend Station is the fifth busiest railway station in Wales and is where the South Wales Main Line meets the Maesteg line. Both the station building and footbridge were designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Work is underway to modernise the station as part of Transport for Wales’ Station Improvement Vision. This includes new information screens…
Located in the North of Luton, Leagrave Station is an important transport hub for commuters into London. Getting around the town is easy thanks to the many public buses that run here. MP Sarah Owen used TikTok to call for the improvement of accessibility at Leagrave Station. The category B3 station currently has step free…
Chelsfield Station is a London-bound railway station between Knockholt and Orpington stations on the South Eastern Main Line. It is in Travelcard Zone 6. The station has two platforms and is served by services operated by Southeastern trains. Ticket machines and customer help points are available. A car park is situated next to the station…
Andover Station is a restored railroad station and museum filled with railroad artifacts. It is the home of the Andover Historical Society. The building originally began life as a Georgian town house. Later it was a school and then the museum. It also houses the Danebury hillfort exhibit. A coffee shop is available. The History…
Getting to Southampton by train isn’t always easy, but it can be cheaper than taking a taxi. Plus, it’s pretty quick too. Located in the city centre, the station has four platforms and basic facilities. It does not offer wifi or tourist information. However, there is a ticket office and ATM’s. What to Expect Southampton…
Stonebridge Park Station is a Network Rail station in Tokyngton in the London Borough of Brent. It serves London Overground and Bakerloo line trains. The new estate was designed to attract wealthy City men commuting to London and boasted 60 large villas with views of the Surrey Hills. By 1901, however, the estate had lost…
Located in Zone 3 of the London Underground, Kew Bridge Station is served by Overground and District Line trains from Richmond. The station was recently extensively refurbished. The Q Theatre once stood opposite the station, where actors like Vivien Leigh and Joan Collins staged plays that later became West End hits. Also nearby is the…
Lincoln Ware never fathomed his hometown would one day dedicate a street to him. But that’s exactly what happened on Friday. The unusual layout of Ware station with a single bidirectional platform and track on an otherwise double track railway creates the potential for head on collisions. Hence, the Northern & Eastern Railway Act 1844…
Located in the heart of North Lanarkshire, Motherwell Station is a hub for national train services with 96 services calling per week. This includes services on the Argyle Line, Hamilton Circle line, and trains to Cumbernauld. From Monday 1 May, customers will notice some changes to how they access the station forecourt and Muir Street…