WA Rail Enthusiast Magazine
WA Rail Enthusiast is Australia's only bimonthly rail related magazine focused on Western Australian railway and tramway topics. From in depth current news articles, to feature articles on rail history and industry insights, WA Rail Enthusiast is a must have for all those with an interest in Western Australia's rail scene. Head here for more information.
WA Railway & Tramway News
All In One Place
Our magazine covers all rail related news from across Western Australia and go into more detail on rail news than any other publication.
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Rail news we cover:
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Railway news in Perth and regional WA
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Railway and tramway openings
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Apartment and other developments around rail stations
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News from heritage and preservation groups
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Analysis of ridership figures
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Analysis of state budgets
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Analysis of annual reports
Latest Releases
The most recent regular issue of WA Rail Enthusiast is the June/July 2026 issue, available now in print and digital formats. The latest special issue of WA Rail Enthusiast is special issue #1 2026 focusing on the AvonLink commuter train.
WA Rail Enthusiast
August/September 2026
Release date: August 7, 2026
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Page count: 32
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Special features:
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The Australind is back! We take a brief look at the history of the Australind passenger service before covering the services' return in June 2026 and our thoughts on the new railcars.
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A pictorial feature of Rio Tinto's Pilbara railway operations, with photos and captions by Jamie Turner.
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We unpack the Western Australian 2026/2027 state budget and what it means for rail in WA.​
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Regular features:
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Railway news from across Western Australia
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Western Australian transit oriented development news
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News from the Perth Electric Tramway Society (Inc)
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Events and operations
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Guess the location
WA Rail Enthusiast
Special Issue #1 2026
Celebrating 30 Years of the AvonLink
Release date: 20 June, 2026
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Page count: 48
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Special features:
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A detailed look at the history of the AvonLink commuter service that runs between Northam and Perth. From its early planning and proposal years in the late 1980s and early 1990s, to its modern day single return trip operation in 2026, we have covered it all.
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The history of the revolutionary WCA/WCE railcars that were introduced to run the Prospector in 1971 and at the time was Australia's fastest train.
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A brief history of the sole WEA/WEB railcar that runs the AvonLink and MerredinLink service.
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A proposal for improvements to the AvonLink so that it can provide the best service possible for passengers.
Subscribe & Save!
Like what you are reading? Then consider either a print or digital subscription to WA Rail Enthusiast - the only railway magazine solely focused on Western Australian railway and tramway topics.
Why subscribe?
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You will never have to worry an issue selling out,
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You are protected from any price increases for the duration of your subscription,
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Get early access to pre order products including special issues of WA Rail Enthusiast,
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Receive 10% off all our products (excludes subscriptions)
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The price of print subscriptions includes postage
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Plus print subscribers get free postage if your order is placed at least one week prior to the release of WA Rail Enthusiast. Your order will be sent together with your copy of the magazine.
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For more information head to our Contributions page.
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For more information send us an email at editor@fastrackpublishing.com.au.