RAIL

Rail magazine is Britain's biggest-selling modern railway magazine. Published every fortnight, it is the first choice for anyone interested in today's railway news. Our news pages are the best place to find out about global rail news, including details on new developments of all kinds, from station re-openings to plans for electrification and new High Speed routes around the country. In each issue of Rail magazine, you will find detailed features taking you to the heart of the industry and informed analysis and comment Whether you're looking for the latest digital edition or a bi-weekly subscription, Rail magazine has the best comprehensive cover to keep you informed.

A bumpy ride ahead in 2024 • We need a big confidence booster… and quick

RAIL

Japanese investor prepares to sell off UK rail interests

Meet 91000: ‘our’ Class 91 will be operating on the East Coast Main Line

Regulated fare increase to be capped at 4.9%

Transport for London must make do with extra £250m

DfT U-turn on GBR centralised ticketing system

WCR fails in CDL Judicial Review

Lucky ScotRail HST driver escapes Storm Gerrit smash

ASLEF members agree London Underground deal… …possible TSSA strike set to hit Scotland’s services

New Year Honours for railway employees

Alstom MD delivers Derby warning

Cowley branch services closer

Funds released for Belfast to Dublin electrification study

Rail revivals “breathtakingly expensive”

News In Brief

Fewer dangerous attacks: CCTV makes Northern safer

75% rail freight growth target would have been higher with HS2

Shoveller restates carbon emissions benefits from rail freight

Funding for innovations to improve passenger experience

Hines is new HMRI Chief Inspector

GBR’s Boyd: ‘One railway’ required to drive change

Regional News

Design commission awarded for new Balgray station

New trains on Glasgow Subway

Barcode readers on GTR gates

Fare dodgers pay over £685,000

High Speed 2 - all the way to… Shugborough! • JIM STEER, director of Greengauge 21, delves deep into the HS2 conundrum to examine where the project now stands, where considerable issues haven’t been resolved, and where he believes focus needs to be re-directed

RAIL 1000

Creating a simpler and better railway • RAIL celebrates 1,000 issues with a look back at how we’ve covered the past 43 years… but also with an important look forward as the UK rail industry approaches a critical period in its history. We begin with a special guest column from Great British Railways Transition Team Lead Director Rufus Boyd.He discusses the future of rail reform and the growing opportunities for the rail industry to work together to deliver whole-railway initiatives ahead of Great British Railways

Empowered…energised… and managing for success

RAIL’s famous five … • It’s a warm welcome to 91000, the latest in a line of locomotives that have carried the RAIL name. CHRIS GILSON tells the history of ‘our’ ‘91’, and others that have been associated with this magazine over the years

Launched for enthusiasts - now it’s for everyone • RAIL was launched in uncertain times for our railways, and some might say we’re back where we started. HOWARD JOHNSTON has written for all 1,000 issues, and recalls how the time was ripe for a magazine that would change the face of railway publishing

The early days • RAIL is celebrating its 1,000th issue, 43 years after it was launched as a bi-monthly. Our special 1,000 milestone features look back at the changes to the railway, and to the magazine itself, and how it has evolved from being a publication just for enthusiasts to one that influences government, starting...