An off-duty policeman rescued a man who fell on to Madrid's underground Metro tracks seconds before a train came through.

Riding the rails up Queensland's coast is a visual feast, writes Jim Eagles.

Anger among commuters trapped on a train crowded with U2 fans, rather than random idiocy, is being blamed for disrupted rail services to the first of the Irish band's two Mt Smart concerts.

Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown expects a $2 billion rail tunnel through central Auckland to be completed within seven years, but who will pick up the bill remains uncertain.

The Australian stock market closed higher on a day when trade was dominated by the public float of Queensland freight railways, QR National.

A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.

High-speed trains linking Australia's big eastern seaboard cities are again on the horizon.

Backers say innovative system would be cheaper than rail for Auckland.

Miniature trains have enjoyed a rise in popularity over the past few years thanks to a certain engine called Thomas.