Articles by Andy Comfort

Andy Comfort discovers how volunteers are working with a train operator to promote and improve a Yorkshire line.

With through train and ferry tickets available from most stations in Britain to Ireland and the Netherlands, Andy Comfort samples Sail Rail.

A £10m study was announced in February.

Some of operators more rural routes were affected after previous agreement expired.

As funding is confirmed for a feasibility study into extending the Borders Railway to Carlisle, Andy Comfort explores the route beyond the Tweedbank buffers.

"There is too little detail from the government on how exactly funding will support the ambitious plans we have."

DB Cargo UK currently operates around 70 trains a week carrying raw materials between Immingham and Scunthorpe.

Heidi Alexander makes comment during visit to Hitachi factory to mark Grand Central's order for nine tri-mode units.

It's been more than 30 years since the seaside town last had a direct service to King's Cross.

Dozens of rail reopening plans are under threat. Andy Comfort reports on a still optimistic campaign to restore train services between Hull, Beverley and York.