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The Railway Magazine - April 2026

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In this issue

The ‘Badger’ is back
Unique Class 89 ready for public return

■ Government commits to Northern Powerhouse Rail
■ TfW completes Cardiff Valleys electrification

The 1970s prototypes and their 50-year legacy

Major anniversary for Settle & Carlisle Line

Heritage half-century
The end of March saw the West Somerset Railway celebrate 50 years of heritage operations. John Simms looks back to the line’s reopening and its development since then.

Heritage half-century
The end of March saw the West Somerset Railway celebrate 50 years of heritage operations. John Simms looks back to the line’s reopening and its development since then.

The Railway Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: News

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Train, modern, industry, traction, network, steam, heritage, metro, narrow gauge, overseas

Published continuously since 1897 and with an audited circulation of more than 37,000 copies a month, The Railway Magazine has gained a reputation for quality and accuracy in a fast-moving industry.

Its photos and features set the standard and its award-winning news section is the most comprehensive in the country, covering traction, network, steam, heritage, metro, narrow gauge, overseas and a host of other topics