Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 3
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Features
What caused the Moorgate Tube crash of 1975?
Fifty years ago, 43 people lost their lives in the Moorgate Tube crash. Mike Lewis was at the station that morning, and vividly remembers the scenes.
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Features
How can HS2 be made to work now?
HS2's long-term aim and short-term mission: Stuart Porter revisits requirements for HS2, to examine how to make optimum use of train paths.
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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.