Between the 1870s and 1910s, European powers scrambled to get a hold of as much of Africa as possible, competing with one another for influence…
c2c sees strong return to commuting
Local rail operator c2c Railway has seen a robust resurgence in commuter travel following the launch of Pay as you Go with contactless ticketing across the entire line in February 2025. Despite modern working from home trends, c2c passenger volumes have recovered to over 80% of pre-2020 levels, while commuter habits have evolved significantly. Season […]
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Huw Merriman, as Non-Executive Chair of the HSRG. Huw served as Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle constituency from 2015 to 2024, and was Minister of State for Rail, HS2 and Regional […]
Researching Railway History
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, concludes this series of blogs by giving advice about how fellow researchers can explore more railway history.
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Railway 200—Stories of Reinvention and Renewal: Seaton Tramway
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her series with the story of the reinvention and renewal of Seaton Tramway.
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Rail Reinvention in Liverpool Part 2: Seaforth Container Terminal Branch
PhD researcher, Wendy O’Neill, continues her examination of the reuse of abandoned rail across Merseyside.
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