Articles by RAIL magazine
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News
Chiltern Railways team inspects former TransPennine Express Mk 5s
Operator is looking to replace its Mk 3 stock.
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Fleet
DB Cargo soldiers on with Class 92s for Channel Tunnel duties
Electric locomotives can't be replaced on HS1/Channel Tunnel freight work for another decade.
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Features
Railway heritage saved in 2024
After examining railway structures that were on the ‘at risk’ radar, Dr Joseph Brennan turns the spotlight on stories that have had a happier ending.
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Opinion
Comment: Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro
Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro is a boost for South West, says our Industry Insider.
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Opinion
Our thoughts on DfT opposing eight open access applications
News Editor David Stubbings and Industry Editor Richard Wilcock share their thoughts on the latest DfT feedback.
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News
Testing of hydrogen-powered Class 08 shunter due to start after Severn Valley Railway unveiling
Hydroshunter was unveiled at Kidderminster station in late January.
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Opinion
Comment: an integrated transport plan
Our anonymous Industry Insider looks at why Manchester has launched a rail concession bid and what happens next.
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Fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway begins cascade of Class 377s and 387s
Operator is moving units to Southern and Southeastern as it prepares to accept Class 379s.
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Fleet
Class 93 undergoes further main line tests
First tri-mode locomotive has been used on light and loaded test runs.
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Fleet
More HST power cars sold, moved and scrapped
A pair of Class 43s have been scrapped, while others are being moved around and sold.