Rail Magazine
Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused
Both schemes are on a list of four which are on hold for now.
Comment
Reinforce where rail links meet to meet North West’s needs
Jim Steer, Director of Greengauge 21, believes the Liverpool-Manchester Railway Board’s plan for a new line is not the solution to the region’s problems.
How far will money for trams go?
Mayors were celebrating windfalls in the Chancellor’s announcement of cash for local transport schemes. Yet the new money won’t go far, says Howard Johnston.
Insights from the experts

Southeastern becomes South Eastern
Passengers may not even notice the small name change, but track and train are now together under the leadership of Steve White, who talks to Paul Clifton.
RAIL events
Reviews
Review: ‘Chieftain’ is a practical long-distance choice
In RAIL’s latest Mystery Shopper, we take LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to Inverness, boarding at Peterborough. How does it fare against driving or flying?