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The new Great British Railways livery has elicited some strong responses, but what does it tell us about its future?

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While there were undoubtedly many benefits for a single, nationalised railway, for customers there was one thing lacking: competition. For passengers, the car was a viable alternative in most cases, a

Eyebrows were raised among the steam fraternity when the Watercress Line preserved a ‘Sprinter’ diesel multiple unit. Now the train has arrived at Ropley, MARK PEARCE delves deeper into what the move means for the future of heritage rail motive power.

This month’s 10 Pictures come from Leeds-based photographer Anthony Hicks, who has been taking images since the age of 12. Brought up in Leamington Spa, he inherited his love of railways, heritage and