Latest Releases
Our most recent regular issue of WA Rail Enthusiast is the June/July 2026 issue, which released on 1 June 2026. The next regular issue will release in print and digital formats on 7 August 2026. Our latest special issue of WA Rail Enthusiast is special issue #1 2026 which celebrates 30 years of the AvonLink commuter service between Northam and Perth.
WA Rail Enthusiast
August/September 2026
Release date: August 7, 2026
Page count: 32
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.
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
Page count: 48
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.