Alex Bestwick

  • Trainline sees record sales but shares plunge amid Great British Rail worries

    Trainline sees record sales but shares plunge amid Great British Rail worries

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    Trainline made a record amount from ticket sales last year, but saw its share price plummet on Thursday amid concerns over Government plans for a rival national ticketing app.

  • Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience  

    Stephenson Steam Railway announces new diesel driving experience  

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    Visitors to Stephenson Steam Railway will be given then opportunity to take control of a classic British Rail Class 03 diesel locomotive as part of an exciting new driving experience.

  •  April 2025 

     April 2025 

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

  • March 2025

    March 2025

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

  • Trains targeted in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks as objects thrown from bridge

    Trains targeted in ‘incredibly dangerous’ attacks as objects thrown from bridge

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    Rocks and a scooter are among objects thrown at trains in a spate of “incredibly dangerous” attacks from a bridge above a 120mph railway line, an operator said.

  • Flying Scotsman makes first passenger journey of the year at Nene Valley Railway

    Flying Scotsman makes first passenger journey of the year at Nene Valley Railway

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    Flying Scotsman kicked off its 2025 schedule of passenger journeys on the Nene Valley Railway on Sunday.

  • Direct train services from London to Germany and Switzerland proposed

    Direct train services from London to Germany and Switzerland proposed

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    Direct international train services between London and destinations such as Germany and Switzerland could be launched amid plans to boost the capacity of St Pancras station.

  • Train reliability hits record low with more than one in 25 services axed

    Train reliability hits record low with more than one in 25 services axed

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    Reliability on Britain’s railways reached a record low last year, with more than one in 25 services cancelled amid industrial disputes and staffing shortages.

  •  March 2025

     March 2025

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

  • March 2025

    March 2025

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


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