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Inside Track Railway Holidays’ 2026 programme
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Inside Track Railway Holidays is shaping up for a standout year, with its 2026 itinerary promising one of the operator’s most varied and enticing programmes to date. A carefully curated selection of UK and European railway holidays is planned, combining classic rail travel with memorable destinations and relaxed, well-paced itineraries. Among the highlights is the…
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The Alpine Belle: A Luxury Steam Train Journey Through the Heart of the Alps
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A new nine-day luxury steam train holiday is set to take rail enthusiasts deep into the heart of Europe’s most spectacular mountain scenery when The Alpine Belle departs in June 2026. Operated by Belle Trains, specialists in curated steam railway holidays, the tour runs from 4–12 June 2026 and combines four days of mainline steam,…
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Caledonian Sleeper makes first departure from Birmingham to the Scottish Highlands
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Caledonian Sleeper made its first service departure from Birmingham International on Thursday night.
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Recreating the Past: Why Railway Photography Still Chases the Spirit of the 1980s
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Railway photography has always been more than documentation. For many enthusiasts, it is about capturing a fleeting moment in time — preserving memories while also creating images that echo the atmosphere of a vanished railway era. In this reflective feature from Railways Illustrated (December 2025), photographer Chris Gee explores why recreating the look and feel…
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Plans for new Birmingham-Manchester rail line announced
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The Government announced plans to build a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester.
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New video reveals proposed London Liverpool Street transformation
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Network Rail has released a new fly-through video showcasing its plans to transform London Liverpool Street station into a transport hub fit for the future.
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How British Rail Centralised Freight at Taunton: A 1965 Railway Magazine article from 60 Years Ago
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This article is an archive feature reproduced from The Railway Magazine, 1965, offering a snapshot of how British Rail was reshaping freight handling more than 60 years ago. In 1965, British Rail undertook a major reorganisation of freight and coal traffic across Somerset by concentrating operations at a newly developed two-section goods and coal depot…
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Rail services suspended as Storm Goretti hits
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Tens of thousands of Britons are experiencing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc.
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Britain’s First Signal Box: How Charing Cross Set the Pattern for Railway Signalling
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The first signal box at Charing Cross, on the South Eastern Railway (SER), marked a pivotal moment in British railway history. Erected in 1864 by the renowned signalling engineers Saxby & Farmer, it was built specifically for the opening of the new London terminus and remained in use until 1888. By the time of its…
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January 2026
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new January issue is out now!
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.
