The UKs only weekly digital magazine for railway enthusiasts Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:58:15 +0000 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:58:15 +0000 National Preservation https://www.national-preservation.com/forums/railway-herald.75/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:55:13 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-956-out-now-industry-lobbies-government-to-commit-to-targeted-electrification-programme.1426252/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-956-out-now-industry-lobbies-government-to-commit-to-targeted-electrification-programme.1426252/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 956
Published: 8th July 2026

In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Industry lobbies Government to commit to targeted electrification programme, Construction contract for new Shipley TrainCare Depot awarded and Work progresses on HS2 'cut and cover' tunnels.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Heritage DMU add-on charter for HDL trip; Class 50s to take the ECML to Edinburgh

Preservation...

Issue 956 out now: Industry lobbies Government to commit to targeted electrification programme]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:57:45 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-955-raib-issues-an-initial-update-into-bedford-rail-crash.1426238/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-955-raib-issues-an-initial-update-into-bedford-rail-crash.1426238/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 955
Published: 1st July 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including RAIB issues an initial update into Bedford rail crash, Work continues on HS2 Curzon Street station and New Cambridge South station opens its doors to public services.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Varied programme on the horizon from SRPS Railtours

Preservation World:...

Issue 955: RAIB issues an initial update into Bedford rail crash]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:11:48 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-954-out-now-mr-driver-dies-in-bedford-rail-crash-with-100-people-injured.1426225/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-954-out-now-mr-driver-dies-in-bedford-rail-crash-with-100-people-injured.1426225/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 954
Published: 24th June 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including EMR driver dies in Bedford rail crash, with 100 people injured, LNER marks 150th anniversary of Sir Nigel Gresley and RAIB investigation report into Talerddig head-on crash in 2024 released.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Cumbrian tunnel closure continues to impact...

Issue 954 out now: MR driver dies in Bedford rail crash, with 100 people injured]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:06:14 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-952-out-now-government-releases-timetable-for-implementing-great-british-railways.1426178/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-952-out-now-government-releases-timetable-for-implementing-great-british-railways.1426178/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 952
Published: 10th June 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Government releases timetable for implementing Great British Railways, Transport for Wales says new tram-train fleet will start services in the coming weeks and Norwich Crown Point Open Day.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; A potentially busy summer period for...

Issue 952 out now: Government releases timetable for implementing Great British Railways]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:17:58 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-951-out-now-goexpress-begins-wcml-overnight-intermodal-testing-with-class-93s.1426159/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-951-out-now-goexpress-begins-wcml-overnight-intermodal-testing-with-class-93s.1426159/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 951
Published: 3rd June 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including GoExpress begins WCML overnight intermodal testing with Class 93s, Suspected lightning strike takes out signalling in the North West and First week of the initial phase of Mid-Cornwall Metro shows positive passenger numbers.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Branch...

Issue 951 out now: GoExpress begins WCML overnight intermodal testing with Class 93s]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 17:55:09 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-950-out-now-gbr-unveils-first-branded-electrostar.1426141/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-950-out-now-gbr-unveils-first-branded-electrostar.1426141/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 950
Published: 27th May 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including GBR unveils first branded Electrostar, Lumo launches its first Stirling to London Euston service along the WCML and Great Central Railway secures National Lottery Heritage Grant Fund finance.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Chairmans Train high end brand launched at...

Issue 950 out now: GBR unveils first branded Electrostar]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 20:40:13 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-949-out-now-hs2-reset-pushes-start-date-to-2036-at-least.1426135/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-949-out-now-hs2-reset-pushes-start-date-to-2036-at-least.1426135/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 949
Published: 20th May 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including HS2 reset pushes start date to 2036 at least, Exhibition of Bishop Eric Treacy photography to be held in Wakefield in August and New platforms and concourse open at Darlington.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; British Pullman makes historic first visit to Cannon...

Issue 949 out now: HS2 reset pushes start date to 2036 at least]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 19:11:30 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-948-out-now-class-99s-granted-network-rail-approval.1426110/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-948-out-now-class-99s-granted-network-rail-approval.1426110/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 948
Published: 13th May 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Class 99s granted Network Rail approval, HS2 confirms contract to build new maintenance depot at Washwood Heath and RailAdventure and LSL Class 43 powercar fitment well underway at Loughborough.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Choppers and Hoovers for UK Railtours as...

Issue 948 out now: Class 99s granted Network Rail approval]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:29 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-947-out-now-contracts-signed-for-%C2%A3200-million-portishead-branch.1426093/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-947-out-now-contracts-signed-for-%C2%A3200-million-portishead-branch.1426093/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 947
Published: 6th May 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including Contracts signed for £200 million Portishead Branch, DRS cancels July Crewe Open Day and Current workload underway at Derby Litchurch Lane.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Class 37 haulage to SVR gala; BLS to take a pair of 50s to Oban; BLS heads to the Capital with a...

Issue 947 out now: Contracts signed for £200 million Portishead Branch]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:02:15 +0000 https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-946-out-now-john-smith-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-gb-railfreight.1426051/ https://www.national-preservation.com/threads/issue-946-out-now-john-smith-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-gb-railfreight.1426051/ invalid@example.com (RHM) RHM Issue 946
Published: 15th April 2026
In this issue:
Latest News from around the UK National Network and the heritage railways, including John Smith to step down as CEO of GB Railfreight, East-West Railway Company revises its delivery plans and Eurotunnel fined over £2 million after safety investigation by the ORR.

Railtours & Excursions:
Latest updates on charters; Branch Line Society searching for Nessie!; SRPS 37...

Issue 946 out now: John Smith to step down as CEO of GB Railfreight]]>