All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.

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Hidden deep in the Norfolk Broads, Berney Arms Railway Station remains one of England’s most isolated and least-used stations. Accessible only by train, on foot, or by boat from the nearby ...

A UK heritage steam railway was put at risk of “derailment” after thieves made away with more than 1,200 fixtures, which safely secure the track, when the site was closed. The North Tyneside ...

It’s one of the longest railway journeys in the world. Siberia is a vast geographical region within Russia that stretches from the Ural Mountains in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east.

Michael Portillo is at the end of his rail exploration of the eastern reaches of England as he travels on the smallest public railway in the world, the Wells and Walsingham line.

The UK's highest railway line is officially back in action following a string of major snags. Reaching an elevation of more than 1,097m above sea level, and offering some breathtaking panoramic ...