Britain By Train — 8 On And Off-Track Tips
(Last Updated On: 02/08/2021)
Britain’s blessed by an abundant railway network which has influenced its social history and economic development for generations.
And if you’re a railway enthusiast, a UK rail holiday facilitates fascinating activities at locations all the way from Aberdeen to Penzance.
So if your heart’s set on seeing Britain by train, here are seven on and off-track tips.
- This article was written to educate about Train Travel and was made by Save A Train, The Cheapest Train Tickets Website In The World.
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Glasgow Central Station
Visiting Glasgow Central Station is a must — not only will it connect you to Scotland’s scenic delights, but it also has a 91 percent approval rate from watchdog Transport Focus, station master Paul Lyons runs four tours a day and it stars in its own BBC TV series.
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Birmingham New Street
Birmingham New Street is another station that boasts high levels of customer satisfaction. The West Midlands rail hub was fully redeveloped in 2015 and boasts a choice of cool restaurants, including an in-house Five Guys burger joint — perfect for a pit stop.
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Kings Cross Station
No real railway enthusiast would leave Britain without thoroughly exploring London’s King’s Cross Station. It’s next to King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station, close to Regent’s Park and The British Library, and home to mystical Platform 9 ¾, the departure point for the Hogwarts Express — enough said.
4. Raildar
Train app Raildar features a live map of every train on the UK rail network — the dynamic version even shows trains moving around. This train lover’s fantasy app also includes track layouts and junction maps — what a wonderful idea!
5. Light reading
If you’re after riveting rail-related reading, Parallel Lines sees author Ian Marchant take a wry look at 175 years of Britain’s obsession with trains. Penned with passion and humour, it’s an inspirational insight into the British character and culture.
6. Reading for genuine enthusiasts
In the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, George Bradshaw’s railway guides were the apps of their day and provided the latest information on train routes around Britain and across continental Europe. The April 1910 guide was written at the unsurpassed peak of Britain’s rail network and has become a bible for railfans — find reprinted editions online at Amazon.
7. Online learning
Free or reasonably-priced internet access is readily available on many UK train routes and city centers, so if your trip is part of a longer sojourn, studying for an online degree with the likes of Anglia Ruskin Distance Learning can continue uninterrupted. And there’s something life-affirming about chatting to classmates in different countries while you roll around coasts and across clifftops.
Follow these seven on and off-track tips for a British rail holiday you’ll never forget — see you at the station.
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