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With around 34,000 km (21,000 mi) of track, the '''National Rail''' passenger network of the [[United Kingdom]] is one of the densest and most popular railway services in the world. The UK gave birth to the railway, with the first passenger services (between [[Stockton-on-Tees]] and [[Darlington]] in north-east England) and first steam locomotives developed there from the 1820s. This means the network is the oldest in the world. Most was constructed in the 19th century in massive civil engineering projects, many of which are now iconic (such as the [[South Queensferry|Forth Bridge]]) and noted for their elegance as well as being major feats of engineering. Although some parts are relatively Victorian and can be inefficient, there has been significant investment in recent years.
With around 34,000 km (21,000 mi) of track, the '''National Rail''' passenger network of the [[United Kingdom]] is one of the densest and most popular railway services in the world. The UK gave birth to the railway, with the first passenger services (between [[Stockton-on-Tees]] and [[Darlington]] in north-east England) and first steam locomotives developed there from the 1820s. This means the network is the oldest in the world. Most was constructed in the 19th century in massive civil engineering projects, many of which are now iconic (such as the [[South Queensferry|Forth Bridge]]) and noted for their elegance as well as being major feats of engineering. Although some parts are relatively Victorian and can be inefficient, there has been significant investment in recent years.
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Train travel is very popular in Britain—you'll find many services busy, and passenger numbers have been rising steadily. It is one of the fastest, most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable ways to explore Britain and by far the best way to travel inter-city. From
''[[w:
High Speed 1
|High Speed 1]]''
, which connects [[London]] to [[Kent]] and mainland Europe, to preserved railways operating historic steam trains through idyllic countryside, to modern inter-city services and the breathtakingly scenic lines of [[Scotland]], the train can be an enthralling and affordable way to see much that the UK has to offer.
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Train travel is very popular in Britain—you'll find many services busy, and passenger numbers have been rising steadily. It is one of the fastest, most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable ways to explore Britain and by far the best way to travel inter-city. From High Speed 1, which connects [[London]] to [[Kent]] and mainland Europe, to preserved railways operating historic steam trains through idyllic countryside, to modern inter-city services and the breathtakingly scenic lines of [[Scotland]], the train can be an enthralling and affordable way to see much that the UK has to offer.
[[Image:Aberdeen large station sign.JPG|thumb|The double-arrow symbol signifies a railway station or the rail network throughout Britain. It appears on all stations, road signs and maps.]]
[[Image:Aberdeen large station sign.JPG|thumb|The double-arrow symbol signifies a railway station or the rail network throughout Britain. It appears on all stations, road signs and maps.]]