Alex Bestwick

  • Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

    Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

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    A documentary exploring Thomas the Tank Engine’s enduring legacy will receive its UK premiere at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering this summer.

  • HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

    HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

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    The Transport Secretary has told the Commons there is “no route” to meet the target date of having HS2 services running by 2033 as she confirmed the project will be delayed.

  • £445m investment in Welsh railways to come over 10 years

    £445m investment in Welsh railways to come over 10 years

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    Welsh rail projects will receive £445m in additional funding – but cash will come over 10 years, the Chancellor has announced.

  • Six artists celebrate railway history with murals along new heritage trail

    Six artists celebrate railway history with murals along new heritage trail

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    Nine new works of art will appear along a trail of historic locations to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR).

  • Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

    Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

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    Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services connecting the UK with Germany and Switzerland.

  •  Issue 333

     Issue 333

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    With Heritage Railway magazine, you can keep up to date with essential railway news, days out and lots more! You won’t want to miss issue 333 of Heritage Railway magazine.

  •  July 2025 

     July 2025 

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    Grab the brand-new July issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.    Railways Illustrated reflects the energy and vitality of the present-day railway scene. Here’s what’s in the July issue:  Great things ahead The Greatest Gathering at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane in August promises to be the best railway show in years. Pip Dunn…

  •  June 2025

     June 2025

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    The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new June issue is out now!

  • Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator

    Capacity for Channel Tunnel train services to be increased, says regulator

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    Spare capacity at Eurostar’s Temple Mills maintenance depot will be allocated to either a new operator or Eurostar itself, meaning more choice for passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said.

  • Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

    Rail firms taking ‘disproportionate action’ against passengers over ticket rules

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    Actions by train operators against passengers who do not hold a valid ticket are “disproportionate”, according to an inquiry which criticised Britain’s “complex” fares system.


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