The COVID-19 crisis pushes the government to a concessions-based approach to replace rail franchising.
The November issue of Rail Express magazine is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts.

If you’d like to read this latest issue of Rail Express magazine, then you can download the digital version, order the print magazine, or better yet take out a subscription for the best value offers. Here’s what to expect this month…
Headline News
RIP franchises as the Government moves to a concessions-based approach in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis; Grand Central scraps planned.
Long lost freight: Cattle
A look at North Wales’ final livestock trains.
The Retro Years: S&C 40s
Inspired by the use of a ‘Whistler’ on RCS’ Staycation Express, we look back at Class 40s in action on the Settle & Carlisle line.
PLUS! All the latest news covering Railtours, Preservation, Units, Shunters, Coaches, Wagons and the Irish modern traction scene.
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