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Updates from the team at Modern Railways magazine, which has provided news, views and analysis on the UK's railways for 60 years.
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GBRf to sell '47s', '59', '60s' and shunters - www.modernrailways.com/article/gbrf...
GBRf to sell ‘47s,’ ‘59’, ‘60s’ and shunters
10 Class 60s recently bought from Beacon Rail
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February 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
GBRf to sell '47s', '59', '60s' and shunters - www.modernrailways.com/article/gbrf...
The latest issue reports on Andy Burnham's vision for Manchester's railways which he exclusively unveiled at our Fourth Friday Club in Manchester recently. This is the video of his presentation from that event.
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VIDEO: Andy Burnham launches his vision for Manchester's
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham chose the Modern Railways Public Transport in the North conference to launch his new strategy for rail, which encompasses local, long-distance and freight trains
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February 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The latest issue reports on Andy Burnham's vision for Manchester's railways which he exclusively unveiled at our Fourth Friday Club in Manchester recently. This is the video of his presentation from that event.
www.modernrailways.com/article/vide...
www.modernrailways.com/article/vide...
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: TPE Managing Director Chris Jackson speaks at the Modern Railways FFC event in Manchester about how the operator aims to improve services across its network.
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: TPE MD Chris Jackson on improving services
TransPennine Express Managing Director Chris Jackson tells the Modern Railways Fourth Friday Club event in Manchester how the operator aims to improve services across the route.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: TPE Managing Director Chris Jackson speaks at the Modern Railways FFC event in Manchester about how the operator aims to improve services across its network.
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Record-breaking #batterytrain No 230001 is now in revenue-earning service on the Greenford branch with #GreatWesternRailway - www.modernrailways.com/article/batt...
February 2, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Record-breaking #batterytrain No 230001 is now in revenue-earning service on the Greenford branch with #GreatWesternRailway - www.modernrailways.com/article/batt...
Rail Minister Lord Hendy rules out additional #Devon main line - at least soon: www.modernrailways.com/article/hend...
Hendy rules out additional Devon main line
Lord Hendy highlights lack of 'practicable' alternative route which can be provided soon
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January 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Rail Minister Lord Hendy rules out additional #Devon main line - at least soon: www.modernrailways.com/article/hend...
#HS2 starts Old Oak Common to London Euston tunnels: www.modernrailways.com/article/hs2-...
HS2 starts Euston tunnels
First bore gets under way on final Phase 1 tunnels
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January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#HS2 starts Old Oak Common to London Euston tunnels: www.modernrailways.com/article/hs2-...
ANALYSIS: As Devon's coastal railway suffers more disruption, the South West focuses on rail resilience once more: www.modernrailways.com/article/anal...
Analysis: Storm Ingrid places focus on resilience
More disruption to coastal railway: Defence Minister calls for long-term plan
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January 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM
ANALYSIS: As Devon's coastal railway suffers more disruption, the South West focuses on rail resilience once more: www.modernrailways.com/article/anal...
Exclusive! We reveal Siemens Mobility's new Desiro Verve platform for the UK in the deepest dive yet on these new trains - find out more at www.modernrailways.com/article/siem...
Siemens Desiro Verve battery electric train
Battery and electric options; 23-metre vehicles and wide route availability promised
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January 22, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Exclusive! We reveal Siemens Mobility's new Desiro Verve platform for the UK in the deepest dive yet on these new trains - find out more at www.modernrailways.com/article/siem...
Keep an eye out on the Modern Railways website and our social feeds over the next couple of days for a major EXCLUSIVE story you won't want to miss - here's a small teaser...
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Keep an eye out on the Modern Railways website and our social feeds over the next couple of days for a major EXCLUSIVE story you won't want to miss - here's a small teaser...
A major milestone has been achieved by HS2 Ltd in the continued construction of the new railway between London and the Midlands.
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HS2 completes civil engineering works on longest tunnel
Construction work on HS2’s longest tunnel has been completed.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A major milestone has been achieved by HS2 Ltd in the continued construction of the new railway between London and the Midlands.
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Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk.
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Mental health: too much lip service and not enough action
Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk
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January 19, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Many organisations say they support employees’ mental health needs – but as TRACEY BARBER reveals, the reality is often token gestures at best which are putting lives at risk.
www.modernrailways.com/article/ment...
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The Rail Freight Group (RFG) calls for amendments to the Railways 2025 Bill to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight.
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RFG calls for Railways Bill to be amended
The RFG calls for the Railways Bill to be amended, saying that under current plans the ORR will become "toothless" and GBR will "mark its own homework".
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January 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) calls for amendments to the Railways 2025 Bill to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight.
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DB Cargo UK is selling 25 redundant Class 66s to Romanian operator Grup Ferovia Roma (GFR), with the first loco heading abroad this month.
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DB Cargo UK sells 25 Class 66s to Romanian operator
DB Cargo UK has sold 25 Class 66s to Romanian operator Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR), with the first due to move to Eastern Europe this month.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
DB Cargo UK is selling 25 redundant Class 66s to Romanian operator Grup Ferovia Roma (GFR), with the first loco heading abroad this month.
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The first production 08e has been delivered to Heidelberg Material’s UK Whatley Quarry.
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First production 08e delivered to Whatley Quarry
The first production 08e has been delivered for service by Positive Traction.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:24 AM
The first production 08e has been delivered to Heidelberg Material’s UK Whatley Quarry.
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Government backs new Liverpool-Manchester railway and #NorthernPowerhouseRail but funding and timescales are unclear: www.modernrailways.com/article/new-...
New Liverpool-Manchester stations announced, NPR backed
…but funding and timescales remain unclear
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January 14, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Government backs new Liverpool-Manchester railway and #NorthernPowerhouseRail but funding and timescales are unclear: www.modernrailways.com/article/new-...
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Breaking: Haines to chair DfTO, Richard George chairs Network Rail - www.modernrailways.com/article/hain...
Haines and George to chair DfTO and NR
Operating remit for Haines as rail reform continues
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January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Breaking: Haines to chair DfTO, Richard George chairs Network Rail - www.modernrailways.com/article/hain...
Porterbrook acquires Corelink's Class 196 and 730 fleets operated by West Midlands Trains: www.modernrailways.com/article/wmt-...
WMT fleet transfers to new owner
WMT fleet of 404 vehicles transfers to new owner
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January 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Porterbrook acquires Corelink's Class 196 and 730 fleets operated by West Midlands Trains: www.modernrailways.com/article/wmt-...
A major new white paper by Greengauge 21 calls for West of England line upgrades and Northern Route reinstatement to boost South West economy: www.modernrailways.com/article/gg21...
GG21 pushes for major South West rail investment
WoE upgrades and ‘Northern Route’ reopening called for in new White Paper
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January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A major new white paper by Greengauge 21 calls for West of England line upgrades and Northern Route reinstatement to boost South West economy: www.modernrailways.com/article/gg21...
With 175001 beginning 2026's year of Class 175 introduction, here's a chance to read about GWR's rolling stock plans, revealed in the September edition of MR... www.modernrailways.com/article/gwr-...
GWR focuses on regional fleet
GWR Managing Director MARK HOPWOOD updates JAMES ABBOTT on progress on the patch
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January 6, 2026 at 11:04 AM
With 175001 beginning 2026's year of Class 175 introduction, here's a chance to read about GWR's rolling stock plans, revealed in the September edition of MR... www.modernrailways.com/article/gwr-...
In an uncertain year for traction and rolling stock, ROGER FORD finds some harsh lessons for future procurement and some encouraging performances at last from the newest electric fleets.
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Roger Ford's 2025 reliability review
In an uncertain year for traction and rolling stock, ROGER FORD finds some harsh lessons for future procurement and some encouraging performances at last from the newest electric fleets
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January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
In an uncertain year for traction and rolling stock, ROGER FORD finds some harsh lessons for future procurement and some encouraging performances at last from the newest electric fleets.
www.modernrailways.com/article/roge...
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Network Rail's replacement of Clifton Bridge, Penrith, continues; Avanti West Coast is running diversions over the S&C while the WCML is closed between Oxenholme and Carlisle/Lockerbie. www.modernrailways.com/article/wcml...
WCML Clifton Bridge demolition proceeds on schedule
Replacement structure to slide in on 9-12 January
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January 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Network Rail's replacement of Clifton Bridge, Penrith, continues; Avanti West Coast is running diversions over the S&C while the WCML is closed between Oxenholme and Carlisle/Lockerbie. www.modernrailways.com/article/wcml...
GB Railfreight recognises the Branch Line Society's 70th anniversary by naming a Class 57 and highlights how £1.5 million has been raised for good causes by the BLS in the past decade.
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GBRf names Class 57 after Branch Line Society
GB Railfreight recognises the Branch Line Society's 70th anniversary by naming a Class 57 and highlights how £1.5 million has been raised for good causes by the BLS in the past decade.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
GB Railfreight recognises the Branch Line Society's 70th anniversary by naming a Class 57 and highlights how £1.5 million has been raised for good causes by the BLS in the past decade.
www.modernrailways.com/article/gbrf...
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Hitachi homes in on fuel contamination as cause of GWR's IET issues: www.modernrailways.com/article/hita...
Hitachi focuses on fuel as cause of IET failures
Blocked filters thought to be caused by contamination, say insiders
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December 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Hitachi homes in on fuel contamination as cause of GWR's IET issues: www.modernrailways.com/article/hita...