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Railway Giants: Seizing Opportunity Amidst Bribery and Debt

Railway Giants: Seizing Opportunity Amidst Bribery and Debt

The remarkable George Hudson rose from a rural orphan to one of Britain’s most powerful men. His success in railways and politics was astounding, yet it didn’t last forever. Discover the story of the man brought down by what he spent his life building.

31 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: How a British Genius Built a Railway Empire Amid Child Labor and Cruelty

Railway Giants: How a British Genius Built a Railway Empire Amid Child Labor and Cruelty

The story of John Ramsbottom, a genius with no formal education, is an inspiring journey from humble…

18 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Liberty Owner Gupta Accused of Fraud: What is He Hiding in His Accounting?

Liberty Owner Gupta Accused of Fraud: What is He Hiding in His Accounting?

The Ostrava steel plant is once again in the spotlight. This time, it's steel magnate and Liberty Steel…

15 / 10 / 2024
Business
A Tram with Legs Like Something Out of a Fairy Tale: The Fascinating Story of Brighton’s Daddy-Long-Legs

A Tram with Legs Like Something Out of a Fairy Tale: The Fascinating Story of Brighton’s Daddy-Long-Legs

This fascinating open-top project allowed tourists to enjoy panoramic views of the sea. With its double-decker…

09 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Breaking the Neck of Automotive Dominance! Beeching and His Journey from Unknown Official to the Throne of British Railways

Railway Giants: Breaking the Neck of Automotive Dominance! Beeching and His Journey from Unknown Official to the Throne of British Railways

In today's episode of the Railway Giants series, we look at the story of a man who rose from zero to…

27 / 04 / 2024
Business
HS2's Rail Freight Strategy Paves Way for Greener Construction

HS2's Rail Freight Strategy Paves Way for Greener Construction

Britain's HS2 high-speed rail project has found a silver lining amidst recent controversies with the strategic use of rail freight to mitigate environmental…

08 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
The Great Train Heist of 1963: You Know About One of Britain's Most Daring Robberies?

The Great Train Heist of 1963: You Know About One of Britain's Most Daring Robberies?

In the quiet hours of a summer night in 1963, a meticulously planned ambush on the Glasgow to Euston Travelling Post Office train set the stage for what…

20 / 10 / 2023
Interviews and Events
Southeastern's High-Speed Makeover: The £27 Million Revamp of Britain's Fastest Trains

Southeastern's High-Speed Makeover: The £27 Million Revamp of Britain's Fastest Trains

Southeastern is steering a significant transformation for Britain's swiftest passenger trains with a £27 million facelift. Initiating this change is the…

19 / 08 / 2023
Passenger
The Magical Land of Harry Potter? Hop on the Hogwarts Express!

The Magical Land of Harry Potter? Hop on the Hogwarts Express!

One of the most beautiful railway lines in the world is best known for J.K. Rowling's famous novel, Harry Potter. The famous Hogwarts Express used to run…

28 / 07 / 2023
Passenger
IMPORTANT: Network Rail advises passengers to travel by train only if necessary on strike days

IMPORTANT: Network Rail advises passengers to travel by train only if necessary on strike days

The rail industry in Britain is asking passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5, and Saturday 8 October amid coordinated…

29 / 09 / 2022
Passenger
IMPORTANT: Network Rail informs about the upcoming strike days, the passengers are asked to plan journeys in advance

IMPORTANT: Network Rail informs about the upcoming strike days, the passengers are asked to plan journeys in advance

The rail industry in the UK is facing upcoming strike days by the RMT and TSSA unions, causing concerns for passengers due to limited train services. Despite…

18 / 08 / 2022
Passenger
Railway workers are still on strike in Britain. What does it mean for the passengers?

Railway workers are still on strike in Britain. What does it mean for the passengers?

On August 13, members of the Aslef union of nine British rail companies went on strike for 24 hours. It comes ahead of more protests planned in the coming…

16 / 08 / 2022
Passenger
EXCITING: Network Rail is to deliver GBP 90 million worth of upgrades to the railway this August Bank Holiday

EXCITING: Network Rail is to deliver GBP 90 million worth of upgrades to the railway this August Bank Holiday

Upgrading the railway to improve future passenger journeys remains crucial, and bank holidays are often the most productive time to carry out such works.…

12 / 08 / 2022
Passenger
BREAKING: Railroad tracks bent in Britain due to the abnormal heat!

BREAKING: Railroad tracks bent in Britain due to the abnormal heat!

Tuesday was Britain's hottest day on record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C. A heat wave that has gripped Europe has intensified, forcing railway tracks…

20 / 07 / 2022
Passenger
Strike in Britain paralyses the railways and London Underground. What is the RMT trying to accomplish?

Strike in Britain paralyses the railways and London Underground. What is the RMT trying to accomplish?

The largest railroad strike in 30 years in Britain has begun. Its goal is to draw attention to the problem of insufficient wages, lack of wage increases…

22 / 06 / 2022
Interviews and Events
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