Light at the end of the tunnel: Michael Portillo on Britain's greatest rail wonders
Michael Portillo’s 12th series of Great British Railway Journeys returns in spring Credit: John Hall/BBC While hundreds of largely empty trains run on Britain’s transport systems during the pandemic, our gorgeous heritage lines are shut by government order. The day they reopen – maybe alongside pubs and restaurants – will be an occasion for national celebration. Those antique railways offer so much that is good. They represent our history. They were restored by determined people offering up chunks of their precious time on earth so we could experience unforgettable moments of nostal...
Source: telegraph.co.uk