# Modern Railways Magazine — Rail transport industry news

> In-depth railway industry news, analysis, and features for professionals and enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Key Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-railways-magazine/id519049406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569)
- Category: Business, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-railways-magazine/id519049406/reviews.md

## What is Modern Railways Magazine?

Established for 50 years, Modern Railways has earned its reputation in the industry as a highly respected railway journal. Providing in-depth coverage of all aspects of the industry, from traction and rolling stock to signalling and infrastructure management, Modern Railways carries the latest news alongside detailed analysis, making it essential reading for industry professionals and railway enthusiasts alike. Subscribe today and save!

Providing in depth coverage for all aspects of the industry, from traction and rolling stock to signalling and infrastructure management, Modern Railways carries not only the latest news but also analysis of why those events are happening. Modern Railways keeps its readers fully informed with detailed articles, informative features, and special issues throughout the year.

Please note: Posters, calendars or wall planners, plans, decals etc. may not necessarily be included with this digital issue. Please check the specific issue’s description within the app, to see if it is included with that digital version.

Published by Key Publishing Ltd. The entire contents of this title is © copyright. All rights reserved.

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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## Key features

- In-depth industry coverage
- Latest news and analysis
- Traction and rolling stock details
- Signalling and infrastructure management
- Detailed articles and features
- Special issues

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Modern Railways Magazine | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Modern Railways Magazine | $44.99 | per year |
| Modern Railways Magazine | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| October 2013 (id:736554) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2014 (id:737260) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2014 (id:737195) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2016 (id:750929) | $4.99 | one-time |
| September 2016 (id:750935) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 (id:750937) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2017 (id:750945) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (id:726151) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:726157) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2025 (pp:1108844) | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2024 (pp:1108865) | $4.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (pp:1108868) | $4.99 | one-time |
| November 2024 (pp:1039322) | $4.99 | one-time |
| October 2024 (pp:1039329) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2023 (pp:918638) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modern Railway... (pp:1039357) | $7.99 | one-time |
| September 2024 (pp:1039336) | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2024 (pp:1039343) | $4.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1039350) | $4.99 | one-time |
| June 2024 (id:726139) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-railways-magazine/id519049406/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great way to keep up to date

*2021-10-21*

Been reading MR for many years, very informative and full of interest for anyone wanting to get the real news about the current railway industry, without the sensational rubbish poured out from mainstream media.  Good selection of regular contributors who provide in depth news and analysis, particularly Roger Ford’s ‘Informed Sources’, and Ian Walmsley’s ‘Pan Up’, which both give in depth, often highly critical views, but always an accurate assessment of the real issues being covered. The magazine mainly looks at the UK rail scene, but also covers European and international railway news.  I would highly recommend Modern Railways to anyone who has an interest in railways and who wants accurate information, rather than relying on the output from mainstream media, which invariably manage to get things wrong and completely mixed up, either through ignorance, laziness, or so often because of their own political agenda.

### 5/5 — Great up but unfortunately miss out on special offers

*2021-05-10*

The app is great and I am able to keep all my copies in the cloud which is fantastic, but unfortunately digital subscribers can’t access all the special offers that the publisher provides so that is one dissapointment

### 2/5 — New update too sensitive

*2019-04-15*

Could you please make the app less sensitive. Every time I scroll around the pages the contents tab pops up. Makes for a very poor reading experience and only happened since the last update. Disappointing.

### 1/5 — Good content, badly presented

*2015-12-26*

Great magazine but very poor app. It's basically just an image of the paper mag. See soundOnSound magazine for how to do an iPad edition properly. 

Furthermore, issues sometimes fail to download in part or in full, and PocketMags are totally unresponsive. I don't think they care. 

The magazine's editor fobs you off with "nothing to do with us, contact PocketMags" when you complain.

### 1/5 — Dreadful app

*2015-10-23*

This app is absolutely awful - I have fibre broadband but the magazine still (even on the allegedly revamped app) takes forever to download. 
When it does it may or it may not let you read your magazine and odd pages appear if at all. 
Drives you mad! 
The app regularly crashes half way through download, or when coming back to magazines it may or may not let you access your purchases offline.
Absolutely dreadful - incredibly annoying and woefully unreliable - much like a few of Britains train operators!

### 1/5 — Constantly crashes on launch or on the splash screen.

*2014-10-29*

Please fix this - I've paid for a subscription!

Now crashes when you choose not to view the subscription offers, so it's not possible to buy a single issue.

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2014-05-23*

App crashes each time a new edition is received. This is a recurrent problem. Mag is great. App is cr*p. Happier when the mag was available through zinio

### 5/5 — Modern Railways

*2014-03-08*

I am very happy receiving Modern Railways on my iPad. Ok, so is nowhere near as good as having a top quality glossy magazine in my hand, but for me getting the mag on publication date rather than two months later far outweighs the inconvenience of having to scroll around the pages. As for the mag itself, what better way to keep up with the UK rail scene and industry? Well written, well researched and informative articles presented in a top quality format. I'll give it 5-stars!

### 5/5 — Good app, excellent magazine

*2014-01-15*

Works well overall. Huge improvement on the zinio fiasco where they cancelled my subscription   with no refund. This app seems to be better supported by the publisher. One small flaw is that some pictures don't zoom far enough to see the detail. Actual content of the magazine is as good as ever, barring Alan Williams who needs pour himself a long drink and cheer up :-)

### 4/5 — Fix this

*2013-11-21*

As another reviewer has observed, the Pocket Mags app obstinately refuses to download the magazine (the latest issue refuses to get beyond the 39% mark).

Very special, particularly after springing for an annual subscription to Modern Railways - although this bug has been around for all Pocket Mags offerings.

## Frequently asked questions about Modern Railways Magazine

### What kind of content does Modern Railways Magazine offer?

Modern Railways Magazine provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of the railway industry, including traction, rolling stock, signalling, and infrastructure management. It features the latest news alongside detailed analysis of current events.

### How can I subscribe to Modern Railways Magazine?

Subscriptions are available within the app. You can choose from monthly, 6-monthly, or annual plans, with free trial periods offered for each. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What are the subscription pricing options for Modern Railways Magazine?

Subscription plans include $3.99/month (7-day free trial), $26.99/6 months (14-day free trial), and $44.99/year (1-month free trial). Prices are subject to change and are charged to your iTunes account.

### Can I cancel my Modern Railways Magazine subscription?

Yes, you can turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings. However, you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid charges.

### Is Modern Railways Magazine available on all devices?

Modern Railways Magazine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is recommended to be loaded for the first time in a Wi-Fi area to ensure all issue data is retrieved.

### How often is Modern Railways Magazine updated?

The app was last updated on April 19, 2024, with the latest version being 7.2.10. The magazine provides detailed articles, informative features, and special issues throughout the year.

### What is the age rating for Modern Railways Magazine?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The content focuses on industry news and analysis relevant to professionals and enthusiasts.

### What should I do if the Modern Railways Magazine app won't load?

If the app does not load past the splash page after installation or an update, it is recommended to delete and reinstall the app from the App Store. Ensure you load the app for the first time in a Wi-Fi area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-04-19

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.47 — 2022-12-22

New and improved app homepage
Enhanced reading experience
New subscription page
Voiceover improvements
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.5.2 — 2021-06-03

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.4.0 — 2021-02-03

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.0.6 — 2019-03-07

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

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