The Railway Magazine

UK railway news roundup

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners

The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19.
PREVIEW: May issue of The Railway Magazine

Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present.
Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Alliance wins HRA award

Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Class 50 Alliance have won the first ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Association’s 2021 scheme.
UK railway news roundup

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Avanti West Coast launch social media forum for disabled passengers

Avanti West Coast has become the UK’s first train operator to launch a dedicated social media forum for disabled passengers.
‘Eddystone’ returns to Swanage Railway after major overhaul

A classic 1940s express steam locomotive has returned to the Swanage Railway after an extensive three year £350,000 overhaul by its owners.
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced

The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon can now book their tickets online ahead of the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 19 May.

Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive

10th February 2021 Sam Hewitt

Every year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine air.