Heritage Railway

A plaque has been unveiled commemorating Britain’s first black train driver, Jamaican-born Wilston Samuel Jackson.

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

On Wednesday 20th October, HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester visited Crich Tramway Village, where he is Patron.

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The Settle & Carlisle railway runs across the roof of England, reaching the highest point on any mainline railway in the country, and carries both passenger services and freight traffic.

Swanage Railway has announced the return of the evocative Steam and Lights Christmas trains after last year’s success.

Avanti West Coast and Alstom are offering enthusiasts the chance to get their hands on some eagerly sought after railway artefacts to help raise money

For the first time in nearly 50 years, regular passenger services will run on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter.