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Six new books in the past few weeks – the Transport Treasury team have been busy!

The Transport Treasury team have been busy. Six new books in the past few weeks – and steam (mostly) issuing from the computers!
Integrated Rail Plan promises more money and faster results

While HS2’s eastern leg is scrapped (for now), full MML electrification and a faster ECML are planned instead.
VIDEO: Highlights from the Opening of the Elizabeth Line

This week in London, the new Elizabeth Line finally opened to the public after a nearly four-year-long delay. Commuters and
Get involved with Yorkshire Wolds Railway’s Jubilee weekend

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by opening every day over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Crisis talks to keep trains running amid fears of ‘historic’ rail strike

Contingency plans are being drawn up to try and keep passenger and freight trains running in the event of industrial action after unions warned of “potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history”.
Elizabeth line: Delayed £18bn Crossrail opens to passengers

Around 130,000 people travelled on London’s £18.9 billion Elizabeth line railway in the first few hours of operation on Tuesday morning.
Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Jubilee celebrations in Lincolnshire

Heritage trains will celebrate the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on two days of the forthcoming Bank Holiday on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway.
Elizabeths go free at the Severn Valley Railway’s Jubilee event

To honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is allowing free travel to everyone called Elizabeth throughout its special four-day celebratory event in early June.
First Tube map with Elizabeth line published

Transport for London (TfL) has released a new Tube map with the Elizabeth line included for the first time.

VIDEO: Highlights from the Opening of the Elizabeth Line

25th May 2022 Ben Stockdale

This week in London, the new Elizabeth Line finally opened to the public after a

Get involved with Yorkshire Wolds Railway’s Jubilee weekend

25th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

The Yorkshire Wolds Railway (YWR) is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by opening every day over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Crisis talks to keep trains running amid fears of ‘historic’ rail strike

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

Contingency plans are being drawn up to try and keep passenger and freight trains running in the event of industrial action after unions warned of “potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history”.

Elizabeth line: Delayed £18bn Crossrail opens to passengers

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

Around 130,000 people travelled on London’s £18.9 billion Elizabeth line railway in the first few hours of operation on Tuesday morning.

Royals on Rails at the National Railway Museum to mark the Platinum Jubilee

24th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

The National Railway Museum is inviting visitors to share in the luxury of royal travel with a season of royal-themed activities and a new exhibition to coincide with Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Jubilee celebrations in Lincolnshire

23rd May 2022 Robin Jones

Heritage trains will celebrate the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on two days of the forthcoming Bank Holiday on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway.

All change at the LTM

25th May 2022 Darren Hendley

Christopher Westcott talks to Wendy Neville, the former head of communications at the London Transport

Book of the Week: Young Railway Photographer of the Year 2022

16th May 2022 Shannon Butcher

In 2018 the Rail Camera Club organised the ‘Rail Cameraman’ exhibition at Locomotion, Shildon, showcasing the work of the club’s members.

Summer 2022 at the Middy

12th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

Suffolk’s only standard gauge preserved railway and winners of 2021 Heritage Railway Association’s Restoration Award, the ‘Middy’ will operate steam trains on summer Sundays and Bank Holidays until 4th September.

Book of the Week: The Rise and Fall of King Coal

11th May 2022 Sam Hewitt

This week’s Book of the Week tells the fascinating story of the UK’s ‘black diamonds’ from their origins to their role as the fuel that fired the Industrial Revolution: The Rise and Fall of King Coal…

PREVIEW: JUNE ISSUE OF RAIL EXPRESS MAGAZINE

19th May 2022 Arianne Davey

Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the June issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.

Preview: June issue of Steam Days magazine

18th May 2022 Arianne Davey

Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts.

Preview: Issue 293 of Heritage Railway magazine

12th May 2022 Arianne Davey

Colne Valley Railway in ‘explosive’ Bollywood blockbuster; Harbour Hopes development could impact Bristol Harbour Railway; and Vintage Trains to replay 1972 ‘Return to Steam’ railtour to Didcot. You don’t want to miss Issue 293 of Heritage Railway magazine.

PREVIEW: MAY ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE

5th May 2022 Arianne Davey

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.

Preview: June issue of Railways Illustrated

3rd May 2022 Arianne Davey

Grab the brand new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.