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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SWR and Network Rail run nine Troop Trains for King’s Coronation

LNER introduces daily ‘Carolean Express’…

… as GWR launches its ‘Flying Carolean’ IET

King and queen record coronation weekend announcements

IN BRIEF

FirstGroup stripped of troubled TransPennine Express contract

ASLEF and RMT strike action continues as pay dispute with TOCs rumbles on

In memory of Brian Morrison: 1930-2023

Increase in services as Elizabeth line celebrates its one-year anniversary

Luton Airport Express services are launched by EMR

Train operators get into spirit of Eurovision

Innovative vending machine unveiled at Exeter St David’s station

Stadler and Nexus showcase the Tyne & Wear Class 555s

Metrocars into preservation

Farewell EMU charters raise more than £47,000 for charity

DRS to sell four more locomotives

GTR is seeking 100mph EMU fleet

More GWR Castle Class HST power cars are stood down

Latest GB Railfreight Class 69 emerges for testing

73202 takes up its duties with GB Railfreight

NR Class 97 moves to Peak Rail for storage

ERS acquires former DATS Mk.3 coaches

Avanti Pendolino refurbishment project passes the halfway point

Coaching Stock News

Unit Focus

Unit News

Wagons News

Shunter News

Livery News

Naming Update

125 Heritage boosts its HST fleet

Work nears completion on 43159 Rio transformation

125 Group welcomes power car 43025 to Ruddington

125 Group CET fitment sees main line charter trains ambition draw nearer

True spirit of cooperation sees 50021 make its Swanage debut

Railfreight Metals debut for East Lancashire Railway 37

The Bluebell Railway on its namesake metals

Refurbished Cornish turntable returned to use

Great Central Railway diesel event brings in the crowds

Mixed Traction Gala celebrates Bolton Abbey extensions silver anniversary

Bumper month of special events for diesel enthusiasts

WLA celebrates the 60th anniversary of D1062

‘Lab 19 Iris II’ undergoes Plym Valley test runs

Engine refitted into Class 14 D9525

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

The first signs of recovery?

Health and safety hasn’t gone mad! • Times have moved on – and we must remember this if we want to retain the authentic feel of our heritage railways.

PICTORIAL

Chasing the HSTs Part One: Penzance to Plymouth • After a long and illustrious working life, time is rapidly running out for the remaining Class 43 and Mk.3 High Speed Train fleet, with CrossCountry due to phase out HSTs by October this year and Great Western Railway to follow next year. Photographer and HST enthusiast Chris Hopkins presents the first part of his guide to some of the best lineside locations available to photograph the iconic trains before they disappear.

A Swanage diesel spectacular! • The Swanage Railway Diesel Gala is one of the most eagerly-awaited events on the diesel enthusiasts' calendar. We take a look at some of the photographic highlights of another popular gala, which took place over the course of three glorious spring days.

A Scottish sensation • The Caledonian Railway Diesel Group goes about its business with little fuss, but is...