The UK rail network seems to be in the news all the time, usually for negative reasons. The recent confirmation that the HS2 high-speed rail network will go ahead has caused even more controversy with critics arguing that the project is a white elephant that is likely to cause British taxpayers billions.
However, people seem to forget that our rail system is one of the best and safest in Europe and the world and although I agree train tickets can be pricey, locomotive travel is still one of the best ways to get around.
