Transport in England
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Transport in England
Transport in England is very well developed. The Department for Transport is the government department responsible for the English transport network.
RailThe British rail network is largely based on services originating from one of London's rail termini operating in all directions.
Long distance travel that doesn't pass through London is generally referred to as cross country travel. Most services are operated by CrossCountry and often terminate in Wales or Scotland. Regional train services also exist. Rapid transitTwo cities in England have rapid transit systems. Most well known is the London Underground (commonly known as the Tube), the oldest and longest rapid transit system in the world. Also in London are the separate Docklands Light Railway (though this is integrated with the Underground in many ways), and the North London Line, operated by Silverlink (formerly by British Rail). Outside of London, there is the Tyne and Wear Metro. However, many other cities in the UK have rapid transit systems combined of local or light rail with bus and tram systems. Trams and light rail
A vintage British tram, preserved at the National Tramway Museum.
Rail links with adjacent countries
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