Features
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A Day in the Life of Southampton Maritime Freightliner Terminal
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To get an inside view of how a modern intermodal freight terminal operates, Rail Express was given exclusive all areas access at Freightliner’s Southampton Maritime Terminal for a full 12-hour day shift.
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Book of the Week: Exeter’s Railways by David Mitchell
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Our first book of the week for 2023 is a fascinating ride into the history of rail travel in Exeter.
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Anything goes at Talyllyn Railway
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Owen Hayward paid a visit to the Talyllyn Railway for the weekend where all the toys come out of the box.
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What’s in store for Eastern Rail Services?
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Richard Clinnick meets the Eastern Rail Services team and discovers what’s in store for the company.
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Lancashire Glory: ELR’s autumn steam gala 2022
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The East Lancashire Railway outdid itself by going one step further for its end-of-year steam event.
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Here today, Gronk tomorrow – 70 years of English Electric
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To celebrate 70 years of the British Railways’ English Electric diesel electric shunters (later designated Class 08) we present a selection of images of these heroic machines.
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Meet trainspotting enthusiast and TikTok star, Francis Bourgeois
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Arianne Davey speaks to TikTok star Francis Bourgeois at the launch of his debut book, The Trainspotter’s Notebook, and uncovers a more traditional side to his rail enthusiasm.
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Inside Leeds Midland Road
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After No. 66503’s rededication ceremony (see previous page), Freightliner offered The RM team a tour of its Leeds servicing and repair facility, which features a maintenance shed, bogie shop, wheel lathe, fuelling shed, and sidings.
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The Railway Hub Christmas Gift Guide 2022!
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Christmas is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to start present hunting again! Fortunately, we’ve made your life a little bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway picks, we’re sure there’s something for everyone…
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Book of the week: Lament for a Branch Line
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Our new book of the week is the latest release from David Hindle.