FEATURES:

Quiet change a€ Chiltern to Oxford and Eurostar's Amsterdam plans - Our overview of December timetable alterations
Chiltern reaches Oxford 0- The operator has its sights set on Old Oak Common next
SWT prepares for Waterloo works - An update on the company's capacity expansion plans
How is London going to grow? - Railway enhancements can support new housing
Bring on the bi-modes - East Midlands Trains is seeking replacement of its HST fleet
Irish fleet update - A report from the annual Golden Spanners event
InnoTrans breaks records - A rundown of the exhibits on display at the Berlin trade fair

REGULARS:
Welcome - An introduction from Tony Miles
Railtalk - Modern Railways' editorial view
Pan Up - Northern consults on new seats; Ian Walmsley's personal review of InnoTrans
Forum - Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Blood and custard - Our diary column
Moving Wheels - Rolling stock news
People - Recent appointments
In Business and small ads - Latest happenings in industry
Trackwatch - Our monthly look at changes on the national network
Crossrail update - 17th century archaeological discoveries at Liverpool Street
Between the Lines - Chris Stokes discusses TransPennine Express, London Bridge and the Southern strike action
Alan Williams - The East Coast main line capacity challenge looms

NEWS:

News Front - DRS unveils Class 88; new Anglia franchise launches; NR rejects Route for the North; TfL bids for Southeastern takeover
Rail Freight - Coal slide continues; cuts at DB Cargo
Infrastructure News - Linsinger grinding machine to fit tube gauge; third platform at Rochester
Informed Sources - West Coast franchise delay explained; changing standards hit electrification costs; Section 54 reprieves older fleets
Europe View - Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel