The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:24:59 +0000 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:24:59 +0000 National Preservation https://www.national-preservation.com/forums/railway-herald.75/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:53:51 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-966-raib-investigation-continues-into-bedford-crash.1426462/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-966-raib-investigation-continues-into-bedford-crash.1426462/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 966
Published 7 October 2026

From this issue:

• RAIB Investigation continues into Bedford crash
• Department for Transport makes commitment to level boarding on new trains
• Colas and LNER undertake Mk4 operational test with Class 68 locomotive
• Historic Lancashire & Yorkshire signal box at Hebden Bridge opens to the public

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; BLS heads to Boston, Edinburgh and Midlands but its flaky;...

Issue 966: RAIB Investigation continues into Bedford crash]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:46:14 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-965-out-now-hs2-viaduct-work-moves-forward-in-west-midlands.1426437/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-965-out-now-hs2-viaduct-work-moves-forward-in-west-midlands.1426437/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 965
Published 23 September 2026

From this issue:

• HS2 viaduct work moves forward in West Midlands
• New ETCS simulator for DRS crew training at Carlisle
• Heritage railway assists GWR with new historic 1920s period station signage
• First part of return to Redmire on target for end of 2026

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; RTC charters head north, south, east and west this Autumn, Images from around the UK...

Issue 965 out now: HS2 viaduct work moves forward in West Midlands]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:53:50 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-964-out-now-dc-rail-name-two-class-60-locomotives.1426425/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-964-out-now-dc-rail-name-two-class-60-locomotives.1426425/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 964
Published 16 September 2026

From this issue:
DC Rail name two Class 60 locomotives; TransPennine Express agrees £1 billion deal with Alstom for battery-electric units; WMT confirm new Birmingham to Manchester Airport service from next May; Overhaul of ELR 'Crab' gets underway

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Taking the Boogaloo to Southend stations; Vintage Trains runs The Volunteer

Preservation World:
Last SVR Barry...

Issue 964 out now: DC Rail name two Class 60 locomotives]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:15:28 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issues-963-out-now-government-sets-new-target-for-40-rise-in-rail-freight-traffic-by-2040.1426414/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issues-963-out-now-government-sets-new-target-for-40-rise-in-rail-freight-traffic-by-2040.1426414/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 963
Published 9 September 2026

From this issue:

• Government sets new target for 40% rise in rail freight traffic by 2040
• Positive response to initial consultation on proposed Midlands Rail Hub
• New stations to open in Bristol area and Scotland this autumn
• Preserved Class 507 EMU makes first movements on batteries

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Southeastern marks 40 years of Network SouthEast; Vintage...

Issues 963 out now: Government sets new target for 40% rise in rail freight traffic by 2040]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:24:57 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-962-out-now-four-main-charter-train-operators-agree-alliance.1426390/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-962-out-now-four-main-charter-train-operators-agree-alliance.1426390/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 962
Published 2 September 2026

From this issue:

• Four main charter train operators agree alliance
• ScotRail announces shortlisted constructors for new multiple unit fleets
• GWR confirms programme to tackle Class 175 fleet reliability problems
• News from around the Narrow Gauge World

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; 125 Group celebrates 50th Anniversary of timetable HST services; InterCity announces date for Avocet...

Issue 962 out now: Four main charter train operators agree alliance]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:10 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-961-out-now-network-rail-seeks-%C2%A35-million-damages-for-welsh-petroleum-spill-and-derailment.1426370/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-961-out-now-network-rail-seeks-%C2%A35-million-damages-for-welsh-petroleum-spill-and-derailment.1426370/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Published 26 August 2026

From this issue:

• Scottish Government to investigate direct sleeper links to Europe
• Regulator reaches decision on WCR application
• Brighter future for Brocklebank Line as unrestored engine could transfer to MNLPS

Railtours and Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Regulator reaches decision on WCRC exemption application; Images from around the UK

Preservation World:
Brighter future ahead for Brocklebank Line...

Issue 961 out now: Network Rail seeks £5 million damages for Welsh petroleum spill and derailment]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:34 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-960-out-now-swr-and-greater-anglia-passenger-services-derail-within-24-hours.1426353/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-960-out-now-swr-and-greater-anglia-passenger-services-derail-within-24-hours.1426353/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 960
Published 19 August 2026

From this issue:

• SWR and Greater Anglia passenger services derail within 24 hours
• DB Cargo UK to be sold off from German owners
• NYMR looks towards Autumn Steam Gala with big name visitors
• Narrow Gauge News

Railtours & Excursions:

• Latest updates on charters
• Trio of locos for RTC trip
• New circular tours added to A3 programme

Preservation World:

• NYMR looks towards big visitors...

Issue 960 out now: SWR and Greater Anglia passenger services derail within 24 hours]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:58:02 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-959-out-now-trenitalia-france-signs-deal-for-hitachi-rail-rolling-stock-for-cross-channel-ser.1426335/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-959-out-now-trenitalia-france-signs-deal-for-hitachi-rail-rolling-stock-for-cross-channel-ser.1426335/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 959
Published 12 August 2026

From this issue:

• Trenitalia France signs deal for Hitachi Rail rolling stock for cross-channel service
• Brighton Belle moves to Derby for testing
• Manchester ROC power outage causes major disruption in North West
• Bluebell diesel gala weekend marks 40 years since launch of Network South East

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Variety of workings for Vintage Trains Autumn...

Issue 959 out now: Trenitalia France signs deal for Hitachi Rail rolling stock for cross-channel ser]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:10:51 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-958-out-now-okehampton-interchange-station-opens-in-north-devon.1426321/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-958-out-now-okehampton-interchange-station-opens-in-north-devon.1426321/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 958
Published 5 August 2026

From this issue:
Okehampton Interchange station opens in North Devon
EMR sustain rolling stock shortages, union action and change of Managing Director
Unique Stanier Mogul to go main line in November
News from around the Narrow Gauge Scene

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; New name in charters for Scotland trips; Avocet to fly in public again; BLS heading to and from Scotland; Changes for forthcoming Retro charter...

Issue 958 out now: Okehampton Interchange station opens in North Devon]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:32:40 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-957-out-now-plans-set-out-to-bring-merseyrail-under-public-ownership.1426272/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-957-out-now-plans-set-out-to-bring-merseyrail-under-public-ownership.1426272/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 957
Published: 15th July 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Plans set out to bring Merseyrail under public ownership, Work starts on new Barking Euro freight hub and Northern in discussion over future of Class 350/2s.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Main line steam stopped as heat wave continues; Sarah Siddons back on the...

Issue 957 out now: Plans set out to bring Merseyrail under public ownership]]>