Under the surface of Greater Manchester Mayor’s ambitions to drive forward rail transport in the region

We’re heading into a momentous year for railway preservation as the Talyllyn Railway marks 75 years since it was saved from almost certain extinction to become the first heritage railway. But how did the concept of railway preservation emerge and develop? MARK PEARCE digs deeper.

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

As 2025 draws to a conclusion, it’s time to look back at another varied year on Britain’s railways, and, as ever, there have been many developments, not all for the better, but plenty of good news as

GER ‘209’ 040ST No. 229 attracts bemused looks ...

A bucket-list sporting event that attracts fans from across the world will remain at its spiritual home until at least 2031. The five-year agreement between the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) an