Alex Bestwick

  • Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

    Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train

    Posted

    by

    Rail bosses have confirmed that a line closed after a train derailed in East Sussex, injuring 30 people, will reopen in September as work is under way to remove the train.

  • September 2026

    September 2026

    Posted

    by

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

  • 18-year-olds encouraged to consider careers as train drivers

    18-year-olds encouraged to consider careers as train drivers

    Posted

    by

    The Department for Transport is encouraging eighteen-year-olds leaving school to consider a career as a train driver amid a shortage of people taking the job.

  • Investigation into Lewes train derailment finds track defect

    Investigation into Lewes train derailment finds track defect

    Posted

    by

    A rail track defect existed in the area where a train derailed in East Sussex last week, injuring 30 people, investigators said.

  • Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030

    Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030

    Posted

    by

    Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar.

  • Second train derailment in 24 hours

    Second train derailment in 24 hours

    Posted

    by

    A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.

  • Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

    Two seriously injured in train derailment not in life-threatening condition

    Posted

    by

    Two passengers injured when a Southern Rail train derailed received “severe” but not life-threatening injuries, police have said.

  • September 2026

    September 2026

    Posted

    by

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

  • August 2026

    August 2026

    Posted

    by

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

  • Issue 348

    Issue 348

    Posted

    by

    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 348 of Heritage Railway magazine.


From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.