FEATURES
Cold snap
Scenic views from the recent bout of wintry weather
MML’s big year
An overview of progress with the Midland main line upgrade
Railway fights rising costs
Theo Steel reviews railway finances in 2017-18
In praise of the train planner
A reflection on the challenges facing timetablers
Operators overcome year of challenges
Winners at our annual Golden Whistles awards revealed
Golden Whistles conference
Topical papers from our pre-awards seminar
South East set to go smart
A review of recent ticketing developments
Rail showcase returns to Birmingham
Preview of May’s Railtex show at the NEC
REGULARS
Welcome
An introduction from the Europe Editor
Railtalk
A guest editorial from Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines
Pan Up
How to improve the railway’s green credentials; pioneer main line diesel loco recreated
Forum
Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Blood and Custard
Our diary column
Moving Wheels
Rolling stock news
People
Recent appointments
Trackwatch
Our monthly look at changes on the national network
In Business and small ads
Latest happenings in industry
High Speed 2
Designs for Old Oak Common unveiled
Crossrail update
Recommendations from the KPMG reviews
Between the Lines
The case for sensible service patterns
Alan Williams
Relief at last from industrial action in the North
NEWS
News Front
Norwich in 90 schedules in May; higher sea wall for Dawlish; consultation on East West Rail route; TfN’s £70 billion investment plan
Rail Freight
New facilities for Ipswich yard; Rotherham terminal dispute resolved
Infrastructure News
South Wales signalling progress; new rules for stranded trains
Informed Sources
McNaughton review kicks off electrification fightback; further reflections on Waterloo derailment; new train reliability analysed
Europe View
Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel