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Railways Illustrated Magazine
4 February 2025
Railways Illustrated is the monthly magazine devoted to British railway enthusiasts covering the modern scene. Each issue contains news, features and views in addition to reviews, events diary, charter trains, preservation, main line steam, steam galas, nostalgia and rolling stock changes. Unlike other magazines on the market, Railways Illustrated reviews events, tackles the issues affecting today’s enthusiasts, heritage and modern-day railway industries.
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Welcome
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Northern begins procurement process for large scale train fleet replacement
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Historic royal visit plaque donated by network rail to crewe heritage centre
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Railway staff recognised in new year honours list
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Southeastern announces electrostar refurbishment
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Lner names azuma darlington in recognition of s&dr200 and railway 200 commemorations
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Northumberland line reopened, but there’s still work to be done
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Tyne & wear metro stadler class 555s enter service
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Scotrail begins procurement process for a replacement intercity train fleet
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Euston station improvement plan continues to make good progress
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Network rail consults on manchester oxford road station remodelling plans
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Hnrc sold to swietelsky ag