Railway Digest | April 2026
50 Years of the British High Speed Train. Peter Clark reports on the origins of the XPT.
The Morning of 'The Big Switch'. On Sunday February 1, a new timetable dubbed the ‘Big Switch’ came into effect on multiple railway lines across Melbourne. The most important change was the commencement of official services through the Metro Tunnel. Jonathan Green reports.
Deniliquin Line Grain Trains. Armed with his camera, David Campbell takes an unexpected trip to Deniliquin, in southern New South Wales.
A Driving Holiday. In the first of a special three-part series, Phil Melling writes about his epic road trip across the country. This month: WA to SA and into NSW.
Rolling stock news: the Matisa Tilt Turnout Transport Wagons
Preservation & Tourist: ASG Locomotive G 33 Restoration Progress
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Railway Digest April 2026.