From grand central terminals left to crumble to rural stop-offs reclaimed by nature, the world's abandoned train stations have plenty of tales to tell. They're also stunning, offering a chance for ...
However, in the decades following nationalisation in 1948, the number of stations declined sharply due to financial pressures and competition from road transport, a period which included the 'Beeching ...
Paul traces the curious, unfinished story of the Oxford to Fairford branch line, uncovering the railway politics and ambitions that left it stranded in the Cotswolds. Along the way, he reflects on a ...