Archives for: Britain’s Railways
How is train track laid?
Dan and Bex from Fun Kids are on a railway journey, and are thinking about how trains get around! Everyone...
Check out the new Crossrail signs!
The first wave of Elizabeth line roundels are now in place with only months to go until the opening of the...
Why are there so many London stations?
The development of the railways reshaped Britain and reinforced the importance and dominance of...
Who built Britain's railways?
Loads of really clever people helped build Britain's railways... You might recognise a few of these names...
Discover cool train facts with this quiz
From the highest station in the world to the lowest line, the longest bridges to the shortest...
See the first ever railway!
The British railway network was built by private individuals and companies. Basically, rivals raced to...
Bex and Dan find out about the railways!
Whether its passengers on a fast inter city service, a branch line to the coast, or commuters travelling to...
What's the future of trains look like?
Bex and Dan are thinking about all the ways the rail network will change β and how this will make positive...
Is this the future of trains?
In our latest podcast series, Bex and Dan are thinking about how some cool new technology could help trains...
Why is the London Underground so hot?
The London Underground is a great way to get around β but it can be quite a hot and sweaty experience! Bex...