UK railway news roundup

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.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway crisis appeal secures future

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced the success of its Crisis Appeal, set up to support the charity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GWSR faces survival challenge after 77% fall in passengers

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

As England enters another full lockdown, rail operators are again working with the government to ensure adequate rail services are running.
Severn Valley Railway welcomes 4930 Hagley Hall boiler home

The Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall, following extensive works at Northern Steam Engineering.
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment

The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum.
PREVIEW: Issue 275 of Heritage Railway magazine

We explore the Christmas trains we thought we’d never see again in Issue 275 of Heritage Railway magazine.
The Railway Children to be streamed on YouTube in The Shows Must Go On series

The Railway Children will be streamed on YouTube on Monday as part of The Shows Must Go On! series.

UK railway news roundup

14th January 2021 Sam Hewitt

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.