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Rail Magazine

26 issues per year View Reviews   |   Write Review From £2.69 per issue

Fuel your fascination for the railway industry with the best news, analysis and commentary from Rail magazine. Published fortnightly, every issue is packed with the latest rail industry news from Government policies and involvement to operations, maintenance, train operators and so much more. 

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With in-depth rail reviews covering strategy, insights and analysis and the latest infrastructure news and major projects, Rail magazine is an essential read for those who are passionate and curious about the wider industry.  


Explore the rich heritage of the railway sector with Britain’s biggest-selling modern railway magazine. Never miss out on the latest industry news with a digital subscription to Rail magazine today!

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Rail  |  978  


Chronic condition
David Clough reviews the several factors that over many decades led to The Reshaping of British Railways.

Saving the patient
Gareth Dennis delves into the Beeching report to discover how - and why - the railway network neded to change.

Hook lines reopen
South Western Main Line returns to a full timetable, after NR completes repairs following landslip.

From the worst rail disasters to conserving the railway’s past, Rail magazine covers every corner of the railway industry you want to know about. Each issue is published fortnightly and brings you the best news, analysis and commentary from the wider industry. 


As Britain’s biggest-selling modern railway magazine, Rail is an essential read for those who are passionate about the railway and who seek to learn more about the train operators, maintenance, services provided by Network Rail and so much more. With regular rail reviews and reports on a variety of fleets, Rail magazine covers the full spectrum of all railway activity, so you’re always up to speed on the latest developments in the industry. 


From London’s impressive underground to the Eurostar and beyond, explore the extraordinary world of the railway and excite all your curiosities with a digital subscription to Rail magazine today! 

Curious about the fascinating world of the railway? Discover Britain’s best-selling modern railway magazine with regular in-depth reviews, exclusive features, news and updates. Get all the following and more delivered directly to your device with a subscription to Rail magazine today:

  • Britain’s biggest-selling modern railway magazine
  • Rail reviews covering strategy, insights and analysis 
  • Explore the rich heritage of the railway
  • The latest industry news including major infrastructure projects, services provided by Network Rail, Government policies and more
  • Learn about the train operators and maintenance of the railway
  • The essential journal for the rail industry
  • Stay up to date with a variety of fleets
  • Delivered directly to your device – access your best-loved magazine on-the-go!  

You'll receive 26 issues during a 1 year Rail magazine subscription.

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Brilliant

I use the train a lot so this is great Reviewed 22 January 2023
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Rail

A very informative and interesting read. Reviewed 10 June 2020

Rail

Brilliant magazine to read online Reviewed 12 February 2020
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Rail

Would like more graphics Reviewed 12 February 2020

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