Chris Tarrant examines how the railways transformed Britain and shaped the modern nation, from fuelling the Industrial Revolution to opening up holiday opportunities and changing diets.

Britain has a deep-rooted connection with railways stretching back centuries. So it might not surprise you to discover that the world's oldest surviving railway station is here in the UK. Located in ...

Britain's deep-rooted connection with railways stretches back centuries, so it's hardly surprising that the world's oldest surviving railway station can be found right here. Located in Manchester, ...