Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 5
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Features
Railway 200: the vital heritage still on the ‘at risk’ radar
Much is being done to conserve historic rail structures, but as we enter the bicentenary year, some are still at risk. Dr Joseph Brennan picks a few key ones.
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Fleet
Pair of Class 68s rehired by DRS for short-term use are returned to owner
Two diesel locomotives were used on the Railhead Treatment Train
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News
Mayor of London asks TfL to look at alternatives to win back passengers after off-peak fares trial
A trial to offer off-peak fares on a Friday did not lead to an increase in passenger numbers.
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Fleet
Class 37 employed on Network Rail monitoring duties after return to traffic
Veteran loco returns to traffic and returns to its old haunts
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Features
Review: Midlands' minor inconveniences all add up
In our latest undercover assessment of how the railway treats passengers, our Mystery Shopper travels around popular Midlands destinations with five operators.
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News
British Steel unveiled as RAIL Live 2025's headline partner for sustainability
RAIL Live is delighted to reveal British Steel as this year’s headline partner for sustainability for this year’s event which takes place between 18-19 June at Porterbook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire.
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Fleet
No decision made on Talerddig crash Class 158s as Transport for Wales accepts new units
Two units involve in head-on collision in October remain at Machynlleth as investigation continues
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Fleet
Southeastern to fit toilets to Class 707 units
The metro-style EMUs have all been transferred from South Western Railway
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Opinion
The future of fares in the era of rail revival
Fares stay high as passengers number rise and consumers become canny with their choices. What happens next, asks our anonymous industry insider.
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News
Plan for pay-as-you-go ticketing in Manchester in early 2026
Transport for Greater Manchester plans to take control of eight lines and integrate them into existing Bee Network