Dive into the fascinating story of Swedish railways, marked by breakthroughs and unexpected turns. While the future remains uncertain, its rich history offers clues about whether liberalizing the railway system is truly the right path.
The story of John Ramsbottom, a genius with no formal education, is an inspiring journey from humble…
Francis Webb, a bold innovator on the tracks, created revolutionary steel locomotives and reduced coal…
Irish history? It’s a story of constant struggle and change. From Viking invasions and English rule to…
German railways have come a long way since their humble beginnings in 1835, when the first train ran…
The railway miracle transformed the Danish landscape and strengthened its ties with Europe. Dive into the story of how the construction of railway bridges…
Cornelius Vanderbilt started as a poor farm boy, but his life story defies all expectations. He built a massive empire that even today’s giants like Musk,…
The Swiss have overcome incredible challenges and turned the mountains into their allies. From the first tracks to modern super projects, how did this…
Portugal, once a small nation on the edge of Europe, became a pioneer in overseas exploration and built a colonial empire. From driving out the Moors in…
Childhood in the harsh England of the 19th century, hard work, and relentless innovation—meet Robert Stephenson, the man who, together with his father…
It's 1839, and in the town of Sherman, Ohio, Ephraim Shay is born. His life and work had a profound impact on the development of railway transportation,…
Spain's railways fell behind due to political instability after 1815 and the civil wars that followed. The first railway was paradoxically built in Cuba…
The Gotthard Tunnel is an iconic structure known to almost everyone. However, not many people know the name Alfred Escher, the man who saved Switzerland…
George England was a brilliant businessman who rose from the bottom. His story includes not only genius inventions but also shocking court cases, humiliation,…
From the first train between Antwerp and Brussels in 1835 to today's Thalys and EuroStar high-speed trains. Discover how Belgium built its railway to the…