Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Features: Northern Hub plans - Paul Abell examines Network Rail's plans to improve rail services across the North of England, with particular reference to capacity issues in the Manchester area. The story of the Class 90s - Robert Pritchard and David Storey look back over the lives of these mixed traffic locos. What next for Kent and Sussex? - We look at Network Rail's final Route Utilisation Strategies for Kent and Sussex. Spotlight on the Looe branch - Paul Salveson visits the Liskeard-Looe branch in Cornwall and tells the story of its success as a Community Railway. Lies, damn lies and British timetables - Peter Fox reveals how accurate (or not) published rail timetables actually are. Liveries come of age - An outline history of train liveries on Britain's rail network through the ages. Regulars: Train of thought News - Including: Independent Review slams Eurostar, East Coast launches timetable consultation, derailment closes Carrbridge loop reinstated. Irish News Light Rail News Mail train Portfolio Rolling Stock News Stock Changes Just the Ticket Heritage News Special Traffic Notice Railtours Diary Reviews Grumpy Old Man - Peter Fox shares his thoughts. Front cover: National Express-liveried 90003 "Raedwold of East Anglia" speeds through Mellis on the Great Eastern Main Line between Diss and Stowmarket, with the 09.30 Norwich-London Liverpool Street on 4 March 2008. We look back over the history of this popular class in this issue.
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