LIGHT RAIL FOCUS
Light rail contrasts
A survey of recent developments
West Midlands Metro expanding
Progress on light rail network expansions
Changing scene at Blackpool
Further tram extensions are among local aspirations
Sheffield tram-train sets the standard
The UK pilot scheme is performing ahead of expectations
FEATURES
The new Network Rail
CEO Andrew Haines on his priorities for the reshaped organisation
The value of time
Steer’s Richard Harper assesses commercial influences on the timetable
Crossrail’s credible plan
How the revised Elizabeth Line opening strategy was devised
My Railway Life
Greater Anglia conductor Blake Cracknell discusses his pioneering use of Twitter
NEWS
News Front
Scottish Azuma debut in August; Liverpool open access proposal; CAF to build new DLR fleet; Meridian Water station opens
Modern Railways RVE
RVE Meet the Buyer applications open
Rail Freight
Rail freight growth in 2018-19; March sidings revival
Infrastructure News
New alignment at Market Harborough; Feltham modernisation
Informed Sources
New train deliveries update; standout exhibits at Railtex; franchising challenges continue
Europe View
Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel
REGULARS
Welcome
An introduction from the Editor
Railtalk
Modern Railways’ editorial view
High Speed 2
Rolling stock bidders showcase designs as tenders submitted
Pan Up
Little and large – the Stourbridge Parry People Mover and Hitachi’s Doncaster depot
Forum
Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Blood and Custard
Our diary column
Moving Wheels
Rolling stock news
Trackwatch
Our monthly look at changes on the national network
People
Recent appointments
In Business and small ads
Latest happenings in industry
Between the Lines
Fares complexity persists, Chris Stokes discovers
Alan Williams
Our pundit in the North