Archives for: Britain’s Railways
How does electrification work?
Trains can travel faster and more efficiently if they’re electric – 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...
How many types of trains use the railway
Dan and Bex are thinking about the different users of the rail network – 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 ‘highway code’ to keep...
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...