Steam trains will run this weekend (18/19 July) for the first time since the enforced coronavirus lockdown.
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UK railway news roundup
This week, researchers announce they have solved an early railway mystery regarding the Hetton locomotive, plus heritage railways begin to reopen their doors!
Read moreLakeside and Haverthwaite Railway reopens after COVID-19 closure
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is now open daily – following months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreTwo hybrid locomotives unveiled as Snowdon Mountain Railway reopens
The world’s first rack and pinion hybrid locomotives join the fleet at Snowdon Mountain Railway as the attraction reopens following COVID-19 lockdown.
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After the latest government announcements, the heritage railway sector starts to wake up again after nearly four months of closures.
Read moreOn this day: Mallard breaks steam locomotive world speed record
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.
Read moreSevern Valley Railway announces reopening from early August
Severn Valley Railway has announced it will reopen for passenger services from August 1 with a range of excursions aimed at bringing families together.
Read moreNorth Norfolk Railway announces return to service
The North Norfolk Railway has announced they will be reopening from 8 July for steam train services on the popular Sheringham to Holt line.
Read moreSwanage Railway to reopen with social-distancing measures
The Swanage Railway is to re-open with a special fundraising service protecting the health of passengers and staff.
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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.
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