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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Setback for Severn Valley Railway after landslip cuts off section of running line
Network Rail fined £3.75m for track worker safety failings following ORR prosecution
IN BRIEF
Wabtec announces intention to close its Doncaster facility
Chiltern Railways recovers more than £1.1 million in fare evasion crackdown
Pip's back for the future!
DB Cargo’s royal warrant is renewed
Transport for Wales invests in its on-board premier dining services
EMR opens new London St Pancras travel centre and assistance lounge
DRS launches 12-week rail service trial
Controversial Nottingham footbridge platform access closure plan paused
Nexus outlines rollout programme for its new Stadler Class 555 fleet
Greater Manchester Transport Commissioner is brought in to review Merseyrail disruption
Stockport station renamed for Radio 2 breakfast show launch
Alstom rolls out headliners for The Greatest Gathering
Avanti West Coast celebrates Railway 200 with Pendolino naming and renumbering
Electrostars are leased by Govia Thameslink Railway to improve Great Northern services
Re-powered Class 08 HydroShunter launched at Severn Valley Railway
Positive Traction secures an order from Heidelberg Materials for 08e locomotive
Ninth DB Cargo Class 66/6 conversion enters traffic
Colas Rail Freight stores three of its Class 56 fleet
Coaching Stock News
Unit News
Unit Focus
Shunter News
Wagon News
Livery Changes
Naming Update
An icon returns: 5BEL Trust’s Brighton Belle set emerges from Crewe for tests
Triumph for DPS as D9015 Tulyar moves under its own power for first time in almost 28 years
Eastern Rail Services Class 31 heads engineering train charter at Embsay
Laira Class 50 railtour duo to be reunited again at Chinnor
West Somerset to host DEPG Hymek golden anniversary celebratory event
Captain Bill bows out
PLC Class 46 Severn Valley charter raising funds towards steam-heat boiler overhaul
Waterman Railways D7659 for Churnet Valley photo charter
Class 14 boosts the Llangollen Railway diesel fleet
125 Preservation HST blows off the Nene Valley winter cobwebs
Wensleydale spares donor Pacer is sent for scrapping
IN BRIEF
North Yorkshire Moors Railway to return Class 101 to service…
…But scrap-threatened 101680 faces future as glamping accommodation
Success for Class 507 Preservation Society as EMU 507001 delivered to Litchurch Lane
DMU Group (West Midlands) reactivates Class 101 vehicle to create hydrid unit
What’s happening to … • Our monthly round-up of restoration projects around the country, compiled by Pip Dunn.
May is month for the 50s
PICTORIAL
Managing the Moors • North Yorkshire Moors Railway chief executive officer Laura Strange way has been in charge of the leading heritage line for the past 15 months, overseeing it through a particularly challenging period for both finances and operations. Now, the green shoots of recovery are starting to appear, with optimism and many plans to improve the line’s fortunes. Andy Coward headed to Pickering to meet Laura and NYMR plc chairman Chris Gee to hear about how they are bringing back the good times.
Heavy Maintenance • The Heavy Tractor Group’s Class 37/7...