RAIL Magazine

RAIL Magazine

UK railway news & analysis

27 ratings
46 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 16, 2013
  • September 23, 2025
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Access comprehensive UK railway news, analysis, and expert commentary. Stay informed on industry developments, policy, and operations with in-depth articles and archived issues. Offers audio playback and search functionality.

In-depth news coverage
Expert opinion and analysis
Archived issues access
Read or listen to articles
Searchable content
Save articles for later
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What's New in RAIL Magazine

9.11

September 23, 2025

Performance improvements.

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User reviews

Utter rubbish

Never been able to access for more than a few days before getting stuck in an unsuccessful cycle of being asked to enter and reset passwords. This is despite several calls to the contact centre. No chance I will be renewing subscription.

Waste of time and money

The app does not work as the ‘digital view’ version is frequently unavailable. Customer service are unhelpful.

Not a shoddy app

Very hard to open a downloaded magazine, unless the app has access to the internet. Very annoying when out of WiFi/mobile coverage. The darn thing has been paid. Other magazines from different media groups don’t have such petty restrictions.

They only require access to download.

The digital version, as opposed the magazine version on the app is often very, very late. Much easier to read the digital version on the phone than the magazine version.

Basically, like the railways in Britain, mostly shoddy with a poor service.
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Pay pay pay

Why does it not state on the app information before you download that you need to subscribe at £4.99 per month before you download, install then try to use the app.
Deleted as a waste of time.
If had been told was pay pay pay I would not have downloaded it.

Major Problems

I have had many problems with this service. Had the app already as had a subscription 2 years ago. Unable to get my OLD access to previous purchases. The online version of the magazines are not resilient enough. Paper is still in my possession and control, unlike digital..
Need to lock my purchases into an account safely and kept for many years; not months etc.
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FAQ

What kind of content does the RAIL Magazine app offer?

The app provides authoritative and influential UK railway industry news, opinion, comment, and analysis. It covers topics such as rolling stock, infrastructure, electrification, and high-speed routes, informed by expert commentators and industry-leading journalists.

What are the key features of the RAIL Magazine app?

Key features include the ability to read or listen to articles with a choice of three voices, browse archived issues, search for specific content, save articles for later, and switch between Digital View and Magazine View for an optimal reading experience.

How does the subscription and payment work for the RAIL Magazine app?

Subscriptions automatically renew each billing period and are charged through your iTunes account within 24 hours before the current cycle ends. You can turn off auto-renew in your iTunes account settings, but refunds are not provided for unused portions of the term.

Is the RAIL Magazine app compatible with older devices?

The app is optimized for iOS 14 and up. Users with older devices such as iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1, or iPhone 5 (or earlier) may experience performance issues and may struggle to run the app smoothly.

Who is the target audience for the RAIL Magazine app?

This app is designed for anyone interested in today's railway, whether they are professionals in the rail industry, policymakers in government, or enthusiasts who want to stay informed about the latest developments.