D. M. RHIND WHETS YOUR APPETITE AND EMPTIES YOUR WALLET WITH A RIDE ON SOUTH AFRICA’S “BLUE TRAIN” IT’S 12 o’clock and the ...

This archive extract from The Railway Magazine revisits the 1850 proposal for the Impulsoria, a system intended to apply animal power to railway working. Re ...

A Government-backed deal to transform a Channel Tunnel rail freight terminal in east London has been announced.

More people will become eligible for a Disabled Person Railcard from Sunday following a review of the eligibility criteria.

From the February 1983 issue of The Railway Magazine, this report records the completion of the first of 35 Class “58” diesel-alternator locomotives at Donc ...

Network Rail are set to begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway – with three weekend line closures scheduled. The work follows the Scottish Government’s announcement of a £342m ...

In the January issue of Rail Express Magazine Tony Miles reported on the first of 33 new Class 810 bi-mode trains which entered passenger service with East ...

DAVIES Introduction and Closure Announcement ONE of the most westerly lines in Europe will no longer be available for passengers by the tim ...

From the January 1977 archive, this first-hand account follows a winter rail journey over the Highland Main Line, travelling on the “Royal Highlander” and “Clansman” amid snow, summit climbs and Class ...

A recent round-up of restoration projects as seen in Railways Illustrated Magazine, compiled by Pip Dunn. 03145 – Moreton Park: In September, the reduced-height 03 received a layer of polish from the ...

Model railway manufacturer Dapol is marking World Book Day 2026 with a range of specially liveried UK-produced wagons, supporting reading-for-fun charity efforts with every sale. The manufacturer has ...