10 websites covering industry news, technology, infrastructure, and railway history every rail professional and enthusiast should know

📈 Industry News

• Railway Gazette International – Global rail news, operations, rolling stock, signalling, and infrastructure.
• International Railway Journal (IRJ) – Industry analysis, project updates, and technology trends.
• Global Railway Review – Articles on operations, maintenance, signalling, and sustainability.

🚆 Data & Mapping

• OpenRailwayMap – Interactive railway infrastructure maps built on OpenStreetMap.
• OpenStreetMap – Excellent source for railway network data and mapping.

⚙️ Engineering

• Rail Engineer – In-depth engineering articles and project case studies.

📸 Bonus for enthusiasts

• The Man in Seat 61 – Comprehensive guide to train travel worldwide.
• RailPictures.Net – One of the largest collections of railway photography.
• Transpo – Community photo database of trains from around the world.
• Steam Locomotive Information – Database of preserved steam locomotives worldwide.

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