Publications Covering the Railroads Industry

Bahn-Report Print + online

German bi‑monthly focused on railway operations and infrastructure; read by professionals and enthusiasts. Circulation reported at 5,600 per issue.

https://www.bahn-report.de Circulation: 5,600

Global Railway Review Print (quarterly) + online

Global B2B title covering rail digitalization, infrastructure, rolling stock and safety; combined print/digital circulation exceeds 20,000.

https://www.globalrailwayreview.com Circulation: 20,000

International Railway Journal (IRJ) Print (monthly) + online

Global trade magazine for rail industry professionals (heavy haul to high-speed, metro and light rail); ABC-audited average per-issue circulation 10,652 in Jan–Dec 2024.

https://www.railjournal.com Circulation: 10,652

Journal of Commerce (JOC) Print (biweekly) + online

Covers global trade, intermodal and surface transportation (including North American rail and intermodal) for shippers and carriers; print circulation 14,000+.

https://www.joc.com Circulation: 14,000

Mass Transit Print (10x/year) + online

U.S. transit industry title covering bus and rail operations, planning and technology; magazine subscriber base reported at 21,034.

https://www.masstransitmag.com Circulation: 21,034

Modern Railways Print (monthly) + online

UK industry/enthusiast hybrid covering policy, operations and technology across Britain’s railways; reported circulation ~16,000.

https://modern-railways.keypublishing.com Circulation: 16,000

Passenger Transport (APTA) Print (special issues) + online + newsletter

APTA’s flagship publication and news center for U.S. public transportation executives and policymakers; weekly Passenger Transport Express email reaches 30,000+ subscribers.

https://www.apta.com/news-publications/passenger-transport/ Circulation: 30,000

Progressive Railroading Print (monthly) + online + newsletters

North American trade title with news, analysis and buyer’s resources for freight and passenger rail decision‑makers; 100% qualified print circulation 25,000+.

https://www.progressiverailroading.com Circulation: 25,000

Rail (UK) Print (fortnightly) + online

Prominent UK news magazine on current rail transport, operations and policy; latest reported ABC figure lists 20,063.

https://www.railmagazine.com Circulation: 20,063

Rail Business Daily Online + print magazine (Rail Director) + daily newsletter

UK rail business news platform and profile‑building outlet; newsletter subscribers 73,000+ and site traffic ~450,000 page views/month.

https://www.railbusinessdaily.com Circulation: 73,000

Rail Engineer Print (monthly) + online + email

UK engineering‑focused title mailed to named subscribers; controlled circulation listed at 14,500 with additional newsletter reach.

https://www.railengineer.co.uk Circulation: 14,500

Rail Express (Australia) Print (11x/year) + online + newsletters

Australia’s B2B rail industry outlet covering projects, rolling stock and policy across Australasia; print circulation 5,500+.

https://www.railexpress.com.au Circulation: 5,500

Railfan & Railroad Print (monthly) + online

North American enthusiast/industry crossover covering freight and passenger news and photography; current print circulation ~18,000.

https://railfan.com Circulation: 18,000

Railway Age Print (monthly) + online + podcasts/events

Longest‑running North American rail trade magazine covering freight and passenger markets, regulation, technology and finance; listed print circulation ~27,771.

https://www.railwayage.com Circulation: 27,771

Railway Gazette International Print (monthly) + online

International business magazine from Railway Gazette Group covering infrastructure, rolling stock and operations worldwide; total circulation reported at 11,878 (2022).

https://www.railwaygazette.com Circulation: 11,878

Railway Modeller Print (monthly) + digital

Britain’s best‑known model railway magazine (hobby market that influences consumer rail brands and heritage traffic); ABC‑reported circulation 29,500 (2022).

https://www.railwaymodeller.com Circulation: 29,500

Railway Pro Print + online + newsletter

International market‑oriented title with monthly magazine and weekly newsletter for rail business and projects; 20,000+ online subscribers in 140 countries.

https://www.railwaypro.com Circulation: 20,000

Railway‑Technology Online (news portal)

GlobalData’s rail industry portal providing procurement, project and technology news; media kit cites ~145,000 monthly readers.

https://www.railway-technology.com Circulation: 145,000

Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) Print (monthly) + online + digital edition

North American engineering and MOW specialty journal focused on track, bridges and wayside; described as serving 9,000+ qualified subscribers.

https://www.rtands.com Circulation: 9,000

Trains Magazine Print (monthly) + online

U.S. magazine for rail professionals and enthusiasts with strong coverage of North American operations and policy; AAM‑cited total circulation 80,001 (2018).

https://www.trains.com/trn/ Circulation: 80,001