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Rail Express Magazine - April 2026

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In this issue

POWER BY THE HOUR
Two more Class 99s arrive as the class starts to spreads its wings.

UNITS
Class 466 ‘Networker’ numbers dwindle further, class now down to a third.

POWERSCENE
A class-by-class round-up of this month’s interesting and unusual workings.

WAGONS
GBRf and Wabtec sign 10-year maintenance deal for FEA wagons.

IRISH ANGLE
Storms impact Irish services both sides of the border.

Rail Express Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

RAIL EXPRESS is Britain's favourite modern rail enthusiast title. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era. First produced in 1996, RE has set a new standard for the hobby, with a clean design, high quality paper and the best reproduction. January 2008 saw the magazine relaunched in an innovative 'supersize' format, showing off the ground-breaking contents to the best advantage. Every issue includes news and analysis covering the present day railway scene, plus the latest preservation developments. Also inside: RAIL EXPRESS Modeler - Diesel & Electric era modeling magazine