A wartime winter and a surprise railway journey are at the heart of our latest short fiction instalment.
An escape to the Scottish countryside takes a grisly turn in this instalment in our short fiction series, Case Files.
What curious events await passengers in the dining car? Find out in the latest instalment of our short fiction series by York creative writing students.
An odd character and a carriage key lead to criminal developments on a night train in the latest instalment in our short fiction series by York creative writing students.
Immerse yourself in the latest story in our short fiction series by York creative writing students.
This Case Files story is the second in a series written by creative writing students at York St John University.
This Case Files story is the first in a series written by creative writing students at York St John University.
How has the mystery and potential danger of rail travel been reflecting in popular culture, from newspapers to songs?
Exploring the archives sheds light on the early links between railways and crime.
How safe did early rail travellers feel? An exploration of Victorian literature offers some clues…
Loughborough University lecturer Dr Lise Jaillant explores the literary phenomenon that went hand in hand with the rise of rail travel.
What impact did the railways have on Victorian cultural life?