A group founded to encourage innovation and artistry in railway photography has reached a golden milestone this year.
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Author: Shannon Butcher
Shannon Butcher is an editorial contributor who has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When she’s not creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot.
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Rail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks”
Labour said it raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”.
Read moreUK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways will simplify a system that is “too complicated”, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.
Read moreRail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February.
Read moreUK railway news roundup
This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.
Read moreThe best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video!
Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of the steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts.
Read moreShort history of the ‘most flexible of all’ Type 3
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company’s Type 3, better known as the Class 33, or simply the ‘Crompton’. Mark Nicholls recounts the type’s history.
Read moreWhy does snow prevent rail services from running?
In years gone by the UK has faced some relatively heavy snowfall, leaving passengers asking the question: Why does snow stop trains running?
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Trick and treat yourself this Halloween with our spookily good subscription offers on a selection of your favourite Railway titles.
Read morePREVIEW: NOVEMBER EDITION OF RAILWAYS ILLUSTRATED
Each issue of Railways Illustrated offers a comprehensive round-up of the latest news and topical events from the UK across the present-day railway, including heritage traction in operation on the main lines.
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