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The best news, comment & analysis

 

Rail magazine is the first choice for anyone interested in today's railway news. Our news pages are the best place to find out about global rail news, including details on new developments of all kinds, from station re-openings to plans for electrification and new High Speed routes around the country.

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About Rail magazine

The best news, comments & analysis.  

RAIL magazine is the first choice for anyone interested in today's global railway news. Our news pages are the best place to find out details on new developments of all kinds, from station re-openings to plans for electrification and new High Speed routes around the country.  

In each issue of Rail magazine, you will find:

  • The latest breaking news
  • Detailed features taking you to the heart of the industry
  • Informed analysis and comment

Whether you're looking for the latest digital edition or a bi-weekly subscription, Rail magazine has the best comprehensive cover to keep you informed.

Why should I subscribe?

As Britain's biggest-selling modern railway magazine, RAIL magazine influences policy and decisions which lead to a successful railway. RAIL magazine is the first choice for leaders and managers across the railway, suppliers who serve the sector and rail enthusiasts. Published every fortnight it brings you rail news, comments and analysis from the rail industry.  

Whether you’re looking for a digital or print subscription, there is a RAIL magazine subscription to suit your needs. With a Print+ subscription, you’ll get the best of both worlds – this includes instant digital access to the new edition every fortnight AND FREE delivery directly to your door (UK only). You’ll never miss an issue.  

Don’t miss out on the critical insights and news that shape the future of the rail industry. Subscribe to enjoy access to expert analysis, in-depth features, and breaking news about the railway sector. Stay ahead of the curve with a RAIL magazine subscription and never miss the latest issue again.  

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Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Print subscriptions: When you place your print order, you will be able to choose the start issue in the checkout and the expected delivery date will be shown.

Digital subscriptions will be accessible on the day of purchase. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

Print + Digital subscriptions: The digital magazine will be accessible on the day of purchase and the print magazine will start from the start date you select in the checkout. Once you have completed checkout, you will receive further instructions on how to access your digital magazine.

As standard with our digital subscriptions, you will receive:

  • Instant access to all the content via the app
  • Special bonus content via an email
  • Access to rewards

You may receive additional benefits depending on the brand. Please see the 'Subscriber Benefits' tab for a full list of benefits that you will receive.

Currently, digital subscription rewards can ONLY be accessed via the app. So please install the app on your phone or tablet.

All information regarding rewards, bespoke competitions and access to content will be available in the app and via email.

Yes – every issue of the magazine and all content is published in what we call ‘device-optimised templates’ on our app. This means that no matter the size of the screen you use, your magazine will be easy to read.

The app gives you the best of both worlds! You can either enjoy your digital magazine in old-fashioned ‘magazine view’, which is basically a PDF replica of your print magazine, OR you can read it in optimised template format. - We call this ‘digital-view’ mode.

On the app, when you’re reading the magazine in digital-view mode, you’ll see a header bar at the top of each article. Here you’ll be able to:

  • Select audio mode and listen to the magazine being read to you
  • Select the size of text you find easiest to read
  • Bookmark features you want to quickly return to
  • Switch to ‘dark mode’ to make it easier to read your content

You'll also be able to access the content almost instantly when you purchase either a Print + Digital or Digital only subscription.

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