We look at the crucial role the railways played in transporting British soldiers wounded on the western front back home.

Experience the delights of Belgium on an escorted Great Rail Journeys holiday. Discover delights including delicious beers, waffles and moving battlefields.

With the centenary of World War One, Great Rail Journeys bring you a moving series of trips to the battlefields and graves of Northern France and Belgium.

Read about the Great War Centenary Commemorations which take place between 1914-1918 and pay tribute to our fallen heroes on one of our Battlefield Tours.