Railway Magazine | May 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 issue of The Railway Magazine!
Inside this issue includes: Dr Joseph Brennan brings our series covering Britain’s railway history into the 20th century, when the impact of the First World War saw railway amalgamation reach its most famous form as 120 separate companies were grouped into the ‘Big Four’, latest news, steam news, heritage, freight, great photography, railtours and much more!
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Since 1897, The Railway Magazine has always provided interesting and informative updates on all the new train developments including networks, technology advancements, worldwide news, and engines in production. In every issue, you can look forward to modern and relevant news on relatable issues such as strikes, derailments, passenger service and facility upgrades that are happening across the nation.
More of a history buff? Don't worry we’ve got you covered! The Railway Magazine contains a plethora of articles on all kinds of classic, vintage, and heritage trains. All of these articles feature stunning photography of the marvellous engines, plus fan-submitted pictures and letters from different points in history.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Railway Magazine May 2025.