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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.

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Rail

The 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 transit

Two 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.
A vintage British tram, preserved at the National Tramway Museum.
Tram systems were popular in England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, with the rise of the car they began to be widely dismantled in the 1950s. By 1962, only Blackpool tramway remained. However in recent years trams have seen a revival, as in other countries, as have light rail systems. Examples of this second generation of tram systems and light rail include:

Rail links with adjacent countries

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