Heritage Railway

The first of two locomotives built in Doncaster over 100 years ago has returned to the town, thanks to an arrangement between the National Railway Museum and Doncaster Council.

This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry.

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Should essential transport workers be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations? Plus, rail passengers are being urged to check their journeys as timetables are cut following lockdown measures.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced the success of its Crisis Appeal, set up to support the charity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A heritage railway has warned it must raise cash to survive after suffering a 77% drop in passenger numbers in 2020.

As England enters another full lockdown, rail operators are again working with the government to ensure adequate rail services are running.

The Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall, following extensive works at Northern Steam Engineering.