Railways Illustrated

The best coverage of today's railway scene. Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present-day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines. Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene.

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Long wait finally ends as SWR Class 701s enter service

Railways Illustrated – our opinion

Direct Rail Services offers more Class 37 for disposal

ASLEF union launches another wave of strike action in long-running dispute

ScotRail hopes for new train order this year

West Coast Railway’s CDA exemption withdrawn by ORR after court case loss

Statistics reveal DB Cargo UK is no longer the top freight operator

LNER Class 91 renumbered to mark magazine milestone

Chiltern in the market for more trains

IN BRIEF

FirstGroup looks to expand Hull Trains operations into Sheffield

Trains return to Leven

TfW announces upgraded South Wales Metro Treherbert line is set to reopen in February

End is near for Merseyrail’s Class 508s

IN BRIEF

Elizabeth line effect changes ORR station usage statistics

Nottingham Express Transit tram is named in honour of England goalkeeper Mary Earps

DRS Class 37 photographic evening raises £3000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice

IN BRIEF

English and Scottish fare increases are announced

ORR chief railway inspector appointed

New Class 93 moves to Crewe for static testing

Freightliner calls on Government for expanded use of electric locomotives

DB Cargo offers more locomotives for sale

Temporary stay of execution for hit-listed GBRf Class 56

Former DRS Class 37s move to their new owners

HST power car news

Shunter News

Unit News

Unit Focus

Wagon News

Livery Changes

Coaching Stock News

Naming Update

DTG’s D1015 Western Champion completes successful main line test

125 Group amends its Paxman Valenta engine plan

Class 37 Locomotive Group engine rebuild completed

SVR’s new winter diesel day is a resounding success

Great Central lines move closer to reunification

Nene Valley and East Lancs set to warm up winter for diesel traction enthusiasts

IN BRIEF

GCR gains two Class 153s for training and testing purposes

Class 101 declared ‘Railcar of the Year’ by Railcar Association

Sale considered for Bodmin & Wenford’s ex-Chiltern Class 121

What’s happening to… • Our monthly round-up of restoration projects around the country, compiled by Pip Dunn.

What now for WCR as it loses CDL exemption?

Railwayana Results and Future Sales

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Celebrating the Class 50s • While it is now 30 years since the Class 50s were retired by British Rail, we are fortunate that the type is well-represented in preservation, with 18 of the 50-strong fleet still in existence.

How they fell – the rundown of the Class 50s • The first Class 50 to be withdrawn, 50011 Centurion, was formally condemned on February 24, 1987. Five years later, the rest of the fleet – apart...