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FREIGHT’S LEAP AHEAD
GBRf’s John Smith: “99s can take us forward 50 years”

LONDON SPECIAL
• London Transport Commissioner Andy Lord goes on the record
• GTR’s Class 379s meet capacity challenge
• Crossrail's influence

GOVERNMENT ‘PAUSES’ MML WIRES, DAWLISH CLIFFS AND CAPACITY WORKS

GWR PLANS DMU REPLACEMENT
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August 2025 FREIGHT’S LEAP AHEAD GBRf’s John Smith: “99s can take us forward 50 years” LONDON SPECIAL • London Transport Commissioner Andy Lord goes on the record • GTR’s Class 379s meet capacity challenge • Crossrail's influence GOVERNMENT ‘PAUSES’ MML WIRES, DAWLISH CLIFFS AND CAPACITY WORKS GWR PLANS DMU REPLACEMENT


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FREIGHT’S LEAP AHEAD
GBRf’s John Smith: “99s can take us forward 50 years”

LONDON SPECIAL
• London Transport Commissioner Andy Lord goes on the record
• GTR’s Class 379s meet capacity challenge
• Crossrail's influence

GOVERNMENT ‘PAUSES’ MML WIRES, DAWLISH CLIFFS AND CAPACITY WORKS

GWR PLANS DMU REPLACEMENT
read more read less
Established for 50 years, Modern Railways has earned its reputation in the industry as a highly respected railway journal. Providing in-depth coverage of all aspects of the industry, from traction and rolling stock to signalling and infrastructure management, Modern Railways carries the latest news alongside detailed analysis, making it essential reading for industry professionals and railway enthusiasts alike. Subscribe today and save!

Providing in depth coverage for all aspects of the industry, from traction and rolling stock to signalling and infrastructure management, Modern Railways carries not only the latest news but also analysis of why those events are happening. Modern Railways keeps its readers fully informed with detailed articles, informative features, and special issues throughout the year.

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I find the current UK rail news and comment sections most interesting, particularly ‘Informed Sources’ and ‘Pan Up’, both of which make the magazine a must have each month. I really appreciate how both Roger and Ian bring their knowledge and experience into their articles, but always with the ability to point out where policies and decisions are quite often, seriously flawed, making their articles very informative and enjoyable to read, all laced with intelligent humour as required. I often wish our politicians could display similar clarity of thought and intelligence! Reviewed 24 September 2020

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