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From the archive: Strengthening Brunel’s Last Masterpiece
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An archive feature from June 1968 detailing strengthening work on Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, including structural testing, engineering analysis, and modifications to accommodate increased axle loads. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION of 100-ton bogie tank wagons on specified routes of British Railways has led to the examination of structures on those where use of these wagons would affect…
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Long-awaited legislation for new rail body in King’s Speech
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The King’s Speech on Wednesday included long-awaited legislation to create a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways.
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June 2026
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Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the June issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.
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Helston Railway buys historic viaduct key to extension plan
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THE Helston Railway Preservation Society has added the Cober Viaduct, also known as Lowertown Viaduct, to its land portfolio. Robin Jones reports… The six-arch curved stone structure has always been seen as a key objective and the jewel in the crown in the strategy to extend the railway as far towards Helston as possible. Often…
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Sustainable HydroShunter unveiled at Kidderminster
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By John Titlow THE Severn Valley Railway and West Midlands-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions marked a major milestone in railway decarbonisation with the official launch and unveiling of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunter at Kidderminster Town station on February 26. Developed in the SVR’s workshops from the body of disused Class 08 D3802, the HydroShunter…
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Chiltern loco-hauled changeover is complete
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THE TRANSITION of Chiltern Railways’ loco-hauled operation from Mk. 3 stock to the CAF-built Mk. 5a stock was all but complete by mid-March, with the last service formed of the old order running with 68011 and AL04 on March 18 as 1H12, the 07.46 Princes Risborough-Marylebone. Pip Dunn reports… Mk. 3 operation to Birmingham ceased…
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June 2026
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Grab the brand-new June issue of Railways Illustrated magazine for the best coverage of today’s railway scene.
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New London-Stirling train service to launch this month
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Lumo will launch a new train service between London and central Scotland later this month, the operator has announced.
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May 2026
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The Railway Magazine provides the latest news, Steam & Heritage, modern traction and reviews and our brand-new May issue is out now!
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First new Great British Railways branded station to open next month
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A new railway station serving Europe’s largest medical research facility will open next month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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