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New heritage railway vision revealed for historic Elsecar Ironworks

An exciting new vision for the former site of the Elsecar Ironworks has been announced, including a new heritage railway, new rail college, outdoor...

NYMR celebrate 50 years of 5428 Eric Treacy 

Sunday 5th November marked the 50th anniversary of LMS No. 5428 “Eric Treacy” arriving on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR).  To mark the occasion,...

Sell out confirmed for HRA conference 

The Heritage Railway Association has announced that its autumn conference sold out with more than a week to go, in a first for the...

Wensleydale Railway’s first female train driver

Wensleydale Railway has announced the appointment of its first female train driver. Long-term volunteer Sue Threadgold, from Harrogate in North Yorkshire, has recently passed...

South Devon Railway takes the lead in preserving historic Locomotive 3205

South Devon Railway Ltd, a Charitable Community Benefit Society, has announced a ground-breaking collaboration with the 2251 Locomotive Fund to become the custodians of...

Plaque unveiled at Kettering station to mark heritage award win

A plaque has been unveiled at Kettering railway station to mark Network Rail’s win of ‘Best Overall Entry’ at the 2022 National Railway Heritage...

Contract awarded for Stanway Viaduct waterproofing

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has awarded the first contract phase to Walsh Construction Ltd, for repair of the 120-year-old Stanway Viaduct, which...

Heritage railway’s valuation day success

The doors of the Lifford Hall in Broadway were opened on Sunday 1 October for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s (GWSR) first Railwayana Valuation...

The SVR’s Autumn Diesel Bash draws the crowds

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the success of yet another enthusiast-focused event, the Autumn Diesel Bash which took place from 29 September to...

Railway History Revealed as New Research into LOCOMOTION is Published

The most definitive research into one of the world’s most recognisable steam engines, LOCOMOTION, has been published by early railway experts Dr Michael Bailey...

Save the date for Railway 200 says HRA

The Heritage Railway Association is appealing to heritage railways, tramways and museums up and down the UK to build the 200th anniversary of the Stockton...

World’s first railway station is awarded upgrade listing status

An early 19th century building, thought to be the world’s first railway station, has been upgraded to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media...
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Scotland’s Railway working hard to beat big freeze

Engineers have been working around-the-clock to keep Scotland’s Railway running as freezing conditions continue to grip the county. With temperatures reaching -11 on Saturday night...

Shenstone Tower renovations complete thanks to HS2 funding

A £70,170 grant from HS2’s Community & Environment Fund (CEF) has helped to restore the Shenstone Tower, located in Shenstone village in Staffordshire, which...

Costain agrees extension to Network Rail contract

Costain has been awarded an extension to its existing Service Partner Framework contract with Network Rail. The 12-month extension runs until the end of...

Battlesbridge rail station volunteers receive international recognition for helping bees

Volunteers at Battlesbridge station in Essex have received international recognition for their efforts to support bee populations there. Nathan Dodd and Chris Honeyman, who volunteer...