The Railway Magazine

07 January, 2026

January 2026’s Railway Magazine marks major farewells: GWR’s ‘Castle Class’ HST sets, SWR’s Class 455 EMUs, and Pathfinder Railtours. Features include the restoration of Stockport Viaduct, the closure of Britain’s largest railway bookshop, and a tribute to engineer Brian Penney. Plus, news on hydrogen rail trials, Lumo’s Glasgow extension, and Network Rail’s future plans under Great British Railways.