Modern Railways May 2022

FREE CROSSRAIL SUPPLEMENT

WESSEX LEADS THE WAY
• Pandemic prompts more blockades
• Longer line closures cut delays

HEART OF WALES HST
Tourist service planned

ANALYSIS
Why have train operator costs risen?

GBR HQ COMPETITION
We review the runners and riders

TfW’s NEW TRAINS
We inspect the Class 231 Flirt

CUP SEMI-FINAL ROW
FA was warned about West Coast works