Modern Railways

In-depth Railway News

Essential reading for professionals in the railway industry as well as individuals with a general interest in the state and developments of the British railway network.

Sign up to the Newsletter

Issue Cover

Modern Railways Latest Issue

Read the full issue in PDF format or dip into our reformatted online features at your leisure. 

Read Issue Watch Podcast

Latest from Modern Railways

Passenger Experience award - Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2020

This category comprises entries focused on making journeys better for passengers, whether that’s through better information, an improved on-board experience or better customer service. The shortlisted entries are introduced by category sponsor the Institution of Railway Operators

Railway Innovation Awards 2020 Feature Premium

2020 Railway Industry Innovation Awards Ceremony

Watch the awards cereony here, streaming now.

Modern Railways November 2020 issue: video podcast

Our 'Pan Up' correspondent Ian Walmsley returns to host our latest video podcast talking about the contents of the November 2020 issue of the magazine. The video includes contributions from Editor Philip Sherratt and Industry and Technology Editor Roger Ford.

Informed Sources: Six-monthly progress report

New Train TIN-watch takes a longer-term view...

Feature Premium

VIVARAIL LEADS THE BATTERY CHARGE

Battery technology could allow existing DMUs to go emission-free...

Between the Lines November 2020

The Government has around six months before the first...

Feature Premium

Britain’s driverless future

Railways must embrace automation, but successful deployment of driverless vehicles...

Informed Sources: Constraints needed for accident investigation closures

Welcome to Informed Sources November 2020...

Feature Premium

Scotland in Focus: Highlands prepare for 2020s

A programme of continuous improvement...

Feature Premium

Celebrating diversity

Women in Rail Awards winners announced as Big Rail Diversity Challenge...

Upcoming Events

Golden Whistle Awards

Event Date:

The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.

Sponsored by Tracsis, Porterbrook and Resonate

Rail in Wales and the West

Event Date:

Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.

Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum

Railway Innovation Awards

Event Date:

Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.

In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate

Golden Spanner Awards

Event Date:

The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.

Sponsored by Houghton International, Porterbrook and Resonate

Public Transport Scotland

Event Date:

Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.

Sponsored by Lothian, Porterbrook, Tracsis, Mellor and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum

Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands

Event Date:

This year we visit a new city for our Midlands conference, Oxford in the South of the region

Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Oxfordshire County Council and the Rail Forum

There are no upcoming events