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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Railways Illustrated

Merseyrail’s long-awaited Class 777s enter traffic

Transport for Wales welcomes the Class 231s

RMT union rejects latest offer to put an end to ongoing national dispute

TfL showcases brand new CAF-built Docklands train

New Cardiff Crossrail is highlight of Levelling Up funding

Let’s do the time warp again! LSG’s ScotRail push-pull set breaks cover

IN BRIEF

Welsh Minister officially launches TfW’s Class 197s

Porterbrook seeking opportunities for Class 769s

IN BRIEF

DRS’s Class 37 leaseback sales could be on again

Varamis Rail’s new express parcels service is launched

Tyne & Wear Metro bids farewell to its old depot

IN BRIEF

Alstom opens new Training Academy at Litchurch Lane

ORR welcomes Avanti’s timetable recovery plans

GB Railfreight Class 69s removed from traffic

New brand and plans unveiled for Eurostar

Fresh look for Liverpool Street?

More Class 91s head for scrap

Pioneer Class 50 offered for sale

Another GWR Castle power car stood down

Long-stored Class 86 is broken up at Booth’s

Avanti West Coast Class 805s begin main line testing

AWC Pendolino refurbishment update

Coaching Stock News

Unit Focus

Unit News

Wagon News

Shunter News

Livery Changes

Naming Update

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One out, as D1023 heads to Didcot …

20166 heads to Brechin

… And one in, as 84001 returns to York

Peak Rail trains are to return to Matlock Town

Crewe’s 43018 restoration is boosted thanks to GWR

‘Gus’ Dunster in the driving seat at Severn Valley

Railfreight triple grey livery unveiled on East Lancs 37109

Ecclesbourne to host Class 14 celebration event in July 2024

Bluebell Railway’s Class 207 ‘Thumper’ 1305 arrives

Historic 2-EPB moves to Nemesis Rail for bogie overhaul

IN BRIEF

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

A day out with a new promoter

Seek to look at the bigger picture • TransPennine Express’s issues are not as simple as Twitter suggests…

PICTORIAL

Baby, it’s cold outside • In the February issue, Network Rail operations director Chris Gee detailed the work he and his team carry out each year dealing with the annual leaf fall season. Here, Chris takes a look at the work done to keep the railways running throughout the winter, which brings its own set of challenges for the infrastructure company.

In pursuit of snow • Photographing trains in snowy conditions can bring about some very pleasing results if done correctly, but there are a few things to bear in mind before you head off to the lineside with your camera when the first flecks of snow start to fall. Tom McAtee presents a selection of his winter images and explains some of the things to consider before venturing out.

Small, but perfectly formed • The Colne Valley Railway may seem an unlikely location for a preserved short-formed High Speed Train, but the operation of three Class 43 HST power cars and a trio of Mk.3 trailers has helped raise its profile since being launched last spring. Andy Coward travelled to Castle Hedingham to meet the people who have brought a HST to the Essex countryside.

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