Author(s): Chris McLeod

Transport

The railway story so far spans 200 years. Many trains and railways have passed into history, others are still making history and more still are yet to make their mark. This is the story of trains and railways - past, present and proposed. What will trains and railways look like 100 years from now? It is evident speed, safety and concern for the environment will be factors in railway development and that the future may be closer than we think. To look forward one must know where they have come from, as Chris McLeod covers the history of rail travel in the UK, USA, Europe and beyond.