HIGH-SPEED SPECIAL
The railway of the future
HS2’s vision for the UK’s new line
Has high-speed helped Kent?
Javelin passenger numbers scrutinised
Speed oils the economy
Making the case for high-speed rail
High-speed railway developments
An overview of progress worldwide
SNCF prepares for competition
The French operator’s plans for TGV services
Denmark joins high-speed club
New €1.6 billion line set for opening
REGULARS
Welcome
An introduction from the Assistant Editor
Railtalk
Modern Railways’ editorial view
Crossrail update
New opening plan for the Elizabeth Line revealed
Pan Up
Does the railway need to change? A British loco success story
Forum
Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Blood and Custard
Our diary column
Moving Wheels
Rolling stock news
Trackwatch
Our monthly look at changes on the national network
In Business and small ads
Latest happenings in industry
People
Recent appointments
Between the Lines
A too-complicated timetable planned for the West Midlands?
Alan Williams
Our pundit in the North
FEATURES
Long Rock welcomes the crowds
Open day at GWR’s depot in Penzance
The Railway Industry Innovation Awards 2019
A preview of entries for our June ceremony
NEWS
News Front
Legal challenges to East Midlands deal; Branson calls for franchising pause; Glasgow Metro proposal; LNER launches Azumas
Rail Freight
New sidings in Buxton; NIC calls for freight decarbonisation
Infrastructure News
Dawlish sea wall plans approved; Angerstein recontrol
Informed Sources
East Midlands HST dilemma; SSI for the 21st century; East Coast power supply struggles
Europe View
Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel