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376 Reviews • English • Aviation & Transport (Rail)

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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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May 2025 EXCLUSIVE: THE FIGHT FOR FREIGHT Industry concerns over GBR plans BATTLE FOR EUROPEAN ACCESS • Italian bid for London to Paris trains • Temple Mills access ‘IS available’ – ORR OPEN ACCESS DEFENDED • Expansion plans explained • “We pay our way” – FirstGroup SIR ANDREW HAINES TO RETIRE NETWORK RAIL’S GROWING RENEWALS BACKLOG INSIDE THE REBORN BRUSH WORKS

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Modern Railways | May 2025

EXCLUSIVE: THE FIGHT FOR FREIGHT
Industry concerns over GBR plans

BATTLE FOR EUROPEAN ACCESS
• Italian bid for London to Paris trains
• Temple Mills access ‘IS available’ – ORR

OPEN ACCESS DEFENDED
• Expansion plans explained
• “We pay our way” – FirstGroup

SIR ANDREW HAINES TO RETIRE

NETWORK RAIL’S GROWING RENEWALS BACKLOG

INSIDE THE REBORN BRUSH WORKS

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I would like the publishers to stop printing article text on of photograph backgrounds. The text can be very hard to read, especially when the photograph is a night-time dark shot.

Roger Ford, Ian Walmsley and Alan Williams' columns are always excellent - but I would like a little more coverage re multiple units/coaching stock changes Reviewed 21 February 2025

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History of high-quality articles and reviews Reviewed 19 April 2022

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Model railways in all its glory highly entertaining Reviewed 19 April 2022

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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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