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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Siemens Mobility to increase Piccadilly line train production at new UK factory

Elizabeth line future operator shortlist announced by TfL

Testing underway for GWR FastCharge battery Class 230

East Midlands Railway reveals the interior look of its new Aurora train fleet

Dawn of a new era as Alstom Class 730s enter service for West Midlands Railway

London Overground changes see new line names and colours adopted

IN BRIEF

DRS calls time on its Class 37 fleet

Kents Bank Station Library officially opened by Network Rail chairman

Re-liveried Azuma celebrates LNER advertising puppet mascot Eleanor

TransPennine Express celebrates first Week of Inclusion with The Proud Trust

Transport for London examines Thamesmead extension for DLR

Final call for entries in the RCTS photographic competition

Changing fortunes for GBRf Class 56s

This is for Gordon! SETG returns its slam-door 4VEP to London Waterloo

Transport for Wales Class 756s to enter traffic this year

Model railway community shocked by Hattons closure

Stagecoach prepares to bow out from South Yorkshire Supertram

West Midlands Metro Urbos tram fleet update

TfGM awards KeolisAmey a three-year contract extension for Metrolink

Financial restructure secures 10 year future of Nottingham Express Transit

IN BRIEF

Adiós, amigos! Another batch of HST vehicles heads to Mexico

Busy times for HNRC

Class 66 update

Avanti West Coast Pendolino refurbishment progresses

Shunter News

Unit News

Unit Focus

Wagon News

Naming Update

Coaching Stock News

Livery Changes

Type One Locomotive Company set to complete Class 31 overhaul at Ruddington

Class 58 Locomotive Group restarts work on 58016 revival

Western Locomotive Association celebrates its golden anniversary

Alycidon moves to the Great Central Railway

East Lancashire Railway boosted by successful Winter Diesel Day

Final line up of Class 14s is announced for Ecclesbourne Valley’s 14s@60 event

IN BRIEF

Class 507 Preservation Society secures new home base for EMU

Restoration of Class 502 progresses…

… but two vehicles from derelict LMS Class 503 EMU are set to be scrapped

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

Another chance for a Hungarian Brush trip

PICTORIAL

Fleet survey: Class 47 • Now in their seventh decade of operation, Richard Clinnick takes a look at the surviving locomotives from the Class 47 fleet, which are still in use with a number of operators, as well as being well represented in the preservation sector.

Victorious! • Perhaps a final chance to recreate a line-up of five Direct Rail Services...