Archives for: Britain’s Railways
Trespassing on the railway lines
Trespass on the railway can have tragic consequences. Every year, people are hurt and some even die when...
Electrification and the railway
Trains are powered by electricity carried through overhead lines or a conductor rail, sometimes called the...
Level crossings and what they mean
Level crossings enable people and vehicles to safely cross the railway. It's important that we cross at...
Stay safe on the railways!
We've got a brand new podcast series on Fun Kids all about how to stay safe near railways. Join Ella and...
How does electrification work?
Trains can travel faster and more efficiently if theyβre electric β but how do you electrify the...
The A to Z of Digital Railways!
Bex and Dan found out many things about the railways when on their tour! They've made a list of some of...
Why is train track so straight?
One of the fun things about travelling by train is watching the changing landscape! Your journey could take...
How many types of trains use the railway
Dan and Bex are thinking about the different users of the rail network β passenger, freight and maintenance...
New electric trains are coming!
From moving trains and lighting carriages to making sure we can charge our phones, the railways need...
How do train signals work?
Since the earliest days of rail, trains have been controlled by their very own βhighway codeβ to keep...