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

South Western Railway to become first TOC to transfer into public ownership

Heidi Alexander replaces Louise Haigh as Transport Secretary

Northumberland Line rejoins the national passenger rail network

IN BRIEF

South Western Railway unveils its plans for continued Class 701 Arterio rollout

Southeastern to benefit from additional Class 377s

Freightliner paints Class 70 into 60th anniversary livery

MTR out and GTS Rail Operations in, as new Elizabeth line operator announced

ORR approves Go-op open access proposals

Wrapped TPE Class 185 raises awareness of Cash for Kids’ festive gifting campaign

Liverpool Street leaps ahead in the ORR annual station usage statistics

Rollout of TfL’s new London Overground line names and colours gets underway

FirstGroup acquires rights to expand its Lumo services onto the GWML…

What’s occurring? Transport for Wales names Stadler Class 231 Gavin & Stacey

Stuntney Road in Ely tops annual bridge bash chart

Blackpool Transport suspends operation of heritage tram tours

Southeastern takes its Class 395 Javelin maintenance in-house

DB Cargo opens a new ETCS training centre in Doncaster

National Railway Heritage Awards 2024

National Railway Heritage Awards 2024 shortlisted entries

Traction News DB Cargo Class 66/6 regearing programme continues

Final Merseyrail Class 507s are taken out of service

Another regeared DB Cargo Class 66/6 is completed

Old friends return!

Avanti bids farewell to its Super Voyager fleet

GWR receives its first Class 175s

Wagon News

Unit News

Unit Focus

Coaching Stock News

Shunter News

Livery Changes

Naming Update

WELCOME ABOARD THE BIGGEST RAILWAY COMMUNITY • Railways Illustrated is written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, providing the latest news and developments on the national rail network and from our standard gauge heritage railways. This is the title for anyone who likes heritage diesel and electric traction and showcases some of the best railway photography around. As well as an established team of writers, we also welcome contributions from you, our readers. Take out a subscription, save cash in the process, and take your place in our fantastic railway community.

Stratford 47 Group calls time on Class 47 ownership after 24 years

Wensleydale Diesel Traction Group quickly revives newly-arrived 47714

Class 43 HST power car donated to Plym Valley Railway

33109 to be withdrawn for overhaul after February ELR Winter Diesel Day

Charity fundraising running day planned for GCR Class 50

Peak Locomotive Company uses SVR wheel drop to change Class 46 wheelset

Dedicated GWR Castle Class HST running weekend at Severn Valley Railway is deemed a success

East Lancashire Railway hosts Railway 200 Open House day

125 Preservation High Speed Train NVR running weekend is set to blow away the winter cobwebs

January charter planned for 37294 on Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway

Branch Line Society offers its members some rare heritage railway haulage

IN BRIEF

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

WCR’s poor stock forces Pathfinder to cancel trains

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