Modern Railways Magazine March 2013 Back Issue

The March issue of Modern Railways focuses on the rolling stock industry. We have articles on the new five-car Class 377/6 taking shape for Southern at Bombardier in Derby, the pros and cons of refurbishment vs new build, adapting rolling stock to meet the 2020 disability regulations challenge, and a round-up of who's who in the maintenance and refurb sector. The issue also features a description of the HS2 northern 'Y' and a critique of the service pattern proposed for it, an article comparing road and rail use and wondering if we have passed the peak of car use and a summary of who won what at this year's Golden Whistles awards. Roger Ford's 'Informed Sources' covers franchise replacement plus more on the IEP - along with a suggestion that the Great Western main line through Bath should be electrified on the third rail system.