Each November, Britain’s railways take their place at the heart of Remembrance, honouring those who served in two World Wars and more recent conflicts. The link runs deeper than tradition: in wartime, the railways were lifelines. Trains carried troops to the front, evacuated children from danger and delivered food, medical supplies and munitions. Thousands of railwaymen and women answered the call to serve; many never returned, leaving painful absences in families, stations and communities.