Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers are to operate two extra ‘Steam and Lights’ trains on December 31, 2020 – due to unprecedented demand for the service.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway will NOT close this winter season
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has confirmed that in a festive first, the attraction will break from its usual winter tradition of shutting down to visitors, and will instead remain operational from December until March 2021.
Read moreCelebrate the New Year on Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is inviting visitors to enjoy a steam-hauled journey through the winter Cotswolds wonderland between December 27 and January 3, 2021.
Read moreBritain’s steam railways want planners to approve new coal mine
The Heritage Railway Association is calling for support for Dewley Hill surface mine application.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
This week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured Britain on the royal train, plus HS2 security guards are accused of “excessive force” with protesters.
Read moreUK railway news round-up
Britain’s rail infrastructure budget has been cut by £1 billion following the Chancellor’s Spending Review. Here’s this week’s news round-up:
Read moreWorld’s first digital LED train opens at Watercress Line
Hampshire’s Watercress Line is hosting a unique Christmas spectacular this month with the world’s first digital LED train.
Read morePREVIEW: Issue 274 of Heritage Railway magazine
Grab a FREE exclusive 2021 calendar inside the brand new issue of Heritage Railway magazine!
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New rules, more tiers and the end of another lockdown is causing a lot of confusion for people across the UK wanting to travel home for Christmas. Here’s the latest:
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