Heritage Railway

It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following

After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.

On 3 July 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world speed record. That record still stands.

Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.

The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.

The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.

The easing of lockdown measures across the country comes at a good time for Rail Charter Services, and HS2 is back in the news as the project’s minister responds to criticisms.

THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come