# Rail Express Magazine — Essential for rail enthusiasts

> Digital edition of Britain's premier modern rail enthusiast magazine. (iPhone/iPad app by Mortons Media Group Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-express-magazine/id571606428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mortons Media Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/510309961)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-express-magazine/id571606428/reviews.md

## What is Rail Express Magazine?

RAIL EXPRESS is Britain's favourite modern rail enthusiast title. Undoubtedly the best for modern traction photography, the magazine keeps readers informed and entertained with undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era. First produced in 1996, RE has set a new standard for the hobby, with a clean design, high quality paper and the best reproduction. 

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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

- Modern traction photography
- Diesel and electric era coverage
- Clean design and high-quality paper
- Purchase current and back issues
- Subscription options available
- Cross-platform purchase browsing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rail Express Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| Rail Express Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Rail Express | $4.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| December 2012 (id:738414) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modeller Yearbo... (id:796612) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2016 (id:750656) | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2016 (id:750658) | $4.99 | one-time |
| December 2016 (id:752814) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Britain's Railw... (id:791475) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2017 (id:755401) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Train formation... (id:802130) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your C... (id:817403) | $69.99 | one-time |
| July 2024 (pp:1013413) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-express-magazine/id571606428/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2018-08-24*

Bought a one off purchase and can’t read on app over a week later. Spoke to CS and they don’t have clue. Useless

### 3/5 — Great magazine but poor to download

*2015-10-20*

A really great read but to download it is shocking.
I have a great download speed, in excess of 70+ mps but the download takes nearly 3 hours.
David Dow.

### 5/5 — Don't miss out, this is the best!

*2015-03-05*

Awesome read and superb photography. Highly recommended

### 5/5 — Love it

*2014-11-03*

The ultimate publication for those with a love for modern railway traction.

### 5/5 — Trains

*2014-09-06*

If you love BR and modern locomotives then download and enjoy!

### 5/5 — Great

*2014-04-08*

I love this magazine

### 5/5 — Best in its class

*2014-01-18*

There is nothing else out there to match the modeller section.

### 5/5 — Informed and Informative

*2013-05-08*

Probably the best all round British Railfan magazine!   Well written articles that are accurate and balanced.  It is also surprisingly tolerant of other opinions and apolitical, in that it takes the view that a strong Railway is good for the country, but it does not pull punches where it thinks improvements and changes are called for.

The Model Railway supplement is particularly good and the reviews are informed and sensible.

It strikes a balance between the Railway newsrag, and the in depth detailed specialist magazine.

It attempts to connect with the average Gricer, and succeeds in a manner that is classless and non-condiscending.

Highly Recommended

### 2/5 — Not good.

*2012-12-27*

Always crashing and takes an age to load the app. Need update ASAP.

## Frequently asked questions about Rail Express Magazine

### Does Rail Express Magazine have ads?

Yes, Rail Express Magazine contains advertisements within the app.

### How much does a subscription to Rail Express Magazine cost?

Subscription plans include $4.49 for one month, $19.99 for six months, and $37.99 for one year. The annual subscription offers a one-month free trial.

### Can I cancel my Rail Express Magazine subscription?

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 more than 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What devices support Rail Express Magazine?

Rail Express Magazine is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Rail Express Magazine updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2024, with version 7.2.10.

### What is the age rating for Rail Express Magazine?

Rail Express Magazine has an age rating of 4+.

### What do users like about Rail Express Magazine?

Users appreciate the high-quality modern traction photography and undiluted coverage of Britain's railways in the diesel and electric era, as noted in its description.

### How do I retrieve my Rail Express Magazine purchases if I lose my device?

You can register for or log in to a pocketmags account within the app. This will protect your issues and allow you to browse purchases on multiple platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-09

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.

### 7.2.2 — 2023-07-13

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.

### 7.0.15 — 2021-11-04

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.

### 6.0.0 — 2018-06-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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**

### 4.9.90 — 2016-02-10

Fix for issue download problems on iOS9 when on older app versions

General bug fixes and performance improvements New iPhone layout

**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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