May 2025

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Rail Express is essential reading for today’s rail enthusiasts and photographers; and the May issue brings you the latest news, headlines, images and features from across the entire rail network.

Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain’s railways in the diesel and electric era. Here’s what you’ll find inside the May issue…

THE CLASS 180‘ADELANTE’ STORY

Now 25 years since the Class 180 ‘Adelantes’ first entered service, David Russell traces their chequered history.

THE DEMISE OF DP2

Fraser Pithie tells the story of the derailment and demise of prototype DP2.

HEADLINE NEWS

LNER ‘Azuma’ visits St Pancras, new livery for Class 69, Grand Central orders tri-mode Hitachi trains, Temple Mills does have some space capacity, Chiltern to operate East West line.

And there’s lots more to read in the May edition. If you like the look of this month’s issue, it’s available to order here. Alternatively, subscribe to save your pennies and receive every single issue through your letterbox, with free delivery.


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