Planning to travel by train? Here are the leading sites to assist you in planning for your next rail journey and hopefully help in arriving at your destination on time.
Comment: Impartial information on train times and tickets on mainland UK routes. The site is as accurate as possible, and uses current timetable and fares information. It enables you to make your own travel plans and ticket choices, using a simple electronic form. Secure online booking and payment is then offered.
Comment: Train times, fares and information for rail travel from the UK to destinations all over Europe and beyond. This site contains basic information that rail operators and travel agencies don't. If you need help with rail or sea travel anywhere in the world, why not ask the Man in Seat Sixty-One.
Comment: The home of the engineering company formed to maintain, improve and upgrade every aspect of the UK's railway infrastructure, including track, stations and bridges. Find out about the company, current projects, career opportunities, commercial property availability and the main stations it operates.
Comment: A very comprehensive online ticket-buying system that allows you to plan and book rail travel for UK journeys simply by logging onto the internet and completing a simple electronic form. They also have a 24-hour helpdesk phone number and you can have some fun with their arcade game.
Comment: Great Britain's train companies work together to make it easy to travel throughout the National Rail network. This site is a guide to using the network. The website links to other sites that provide timetable and fares information, and sell tickets. The useful information section has a wealth of helpful tips.
Comment: For bus and rail services in Northern Ireland. This website continues to illustrate their commitment to their customers with a comprehensive journey planner and timetables, as well as details on weekend breaks, tours and coach hire. Go online to find out more about their services.
Comment: The British rail community offers BritRail which encompasses England, Scotland, and Wales. The "BritRail Pass and Ireland" is a specially designed pass which includes Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland also. Go online to see a rail map of Great Britain and to check train schedules.
Comment: A clean and simple site to use. Links to all UK train-operating companies and rail associated businesses. The site also features today's rail travel information, a live departure board and timetables. Their Travel Bureau links to travel services available on the internet.