The best of today’s railway writing from …

Christian Wolmar

“It is clear that the railways have not only survived into the 21st century, but are flourishing - especially in the markets they serve best, such as regional travel between cities and urban journeys.” Opinion, 56-57

Nick Brodrick

“The advent of COVID passports, so soon after increased check-in bureaucracy post-Brexit, brought major logistical ramifications to St Pancras International, of a kind unseen at any other major station in Britain.”

Feature, 66-69

Paul Bigland

“The table opposite me is occupied by a young couple with a table full of alcohol and snacks. In a role reversal, he is drinking Smirnoff Ice while she steadily demolishes a six-pack of lager.”

Feature, 72-79